Germany Photo: AFP PHOTO / THOMAS KIENZLE Stuttgart rallied from a 2-goal deficit to defeat Mario Mandžukić and Wolfsburg 3-2 in front of 58,500 at Mercedes Benz Arena on Saturday. Wolfsburg opened up the scoring in the 28th minute after Mario broke free on the right side and found Patrick Helmes with a cross right in front of the goal. Marco Russ doubled the … [Read more...] about CROATIAN AROUND EUROPE *XXXIII*
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Trouble in Paradise?
By 21 CommentsPhoto: Schalke Is all right with Ivan Rakitić in Sevilla? The 24 year-old Croatian midfielder got in a fist fight with Sevilla FC teammate and youth system player Deivid Rodriguez Thursday during training. It is reported by Madrid newspaper Marca that Rakitić threw something towards the young Spaniard, which was quickly followed by a Rodriguez punch. Both players exchanged … [Read more...] about Trouble in Paradise?
2012 Olić ‘HERO’ Shirt
By 166 CommentsTo some of you he is a Croatian legend, to many more, a HERO. In what may be his last tournament in the 'red and white Croatian checkers', CroatianSports.com would like to pay tribute to Mr. Ivica Olić. We all remember the euphoria which we felt when that second minute goal hit the back of the net in Istanbul. The weight of the world was lifted off Croatian shoulders and we … [Read more...] about 2012 Olić ‘HERO’ Shirt
Modrić Scores Wunder-Goal vs. Bolton
By 23 CommentsPhoto: Reuters After multiple unimpressive attempts at goal by the Tottenham offense in Wednesday night's match versus Bolton, Luka Modrić finally got Spurs on the board in the 37th minute following a corner kick, blasting the ball from 26 yards out into the top-right corner of the net. The goal gave Tottenham a 1-0 lead going into halftime, with Spurs seeking a top-4 finish … [Read more...] about Modrić Scores Wunder-Goal vs. Bolton
Lovren Injury Update
By 55 CommentsPhoto: The Offside Lyon Croatian defenseman Dejan Lovren suffered a right foot injury during Lyon's 1-0 Coupe de France final victory on Saturday and had to be stretchered off the field in the 18th minute of play. The severity of the injury is still unknown and may be linked to Lovren's achilles. The French Press Agency (AFP) has reported that Lovren is doubtful for … [Read more...] about Lovren Injury Update
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXII*
By 224 CommentsENGLAND Photo: EuroSport The Croatian Juggernaut has let us all know that he's not stopping anytime soon. Everton's prized winter transfer, Nikica Jelavić, scored two more goals on Saturday in a 4-0 win over Fulham. The £5.5million man now has 10 goals in an Everton jersey from only 10 starts, and is heating up just in time for Croatian manager Slaven Bilić to … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXII*
OFFICIAL: OLIĆ TO WOLFSBURG
By 35 CommentsPhoto: Bundesliga Ivica Olić made it official Thursday afternoon from Munich. The 32 year-old Croatian striker will be joining 2009 Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg after Euro 2012, ending a three-year stint at Bayern Munich, where he scored 13 Bundesliga goals in 54 appearances. Olić helped Bayern Munich win the Bundesliga title and German Cup in 2010 but will forever be … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: OLIĆ TO WOLFSBURG
Bayern’s Champions League Dream Ends in Munich
By 42 CommentsPhoto: AFP Bayern Munich overturned two early Cristiano Ronaldo goals Wednesday night at the Bernabeu to force a spectacular penalty kick shootout, which saw German international Bastian Schweinsteiger seal a Bayern Munich Champions League Final date with Chelsea on May 19th at their home ground in Munich, Allianz Arena. However, the arena will be called Fußball Arena … [Read more...] about Bayern’s Champions League Dream Ends in Munich
The Italian Job
By 63 CommentsPhoto: FootballJustice.com Looking forward to Euro 2012 Group C, involving Spain, Italy, Croatia and Ireland, a majority of the world consensus has already given top spot to reigning Euro champions and current World Cup winners Spain. With that said, second place is up for grabs and is a virtual coin-flip between Italy and Croatia. With less than two months before kick … [Read more...] about The Italian Job