Photo: Facebook/NikeHrvatska Croatia open up their 2012 campaign Wednesday night in Zagreb against Sweden in a friendly. It will be the first of three friendlies for the Vatreni as they prepare for Euro 2012 in June, where they will meet Ireland, Italy and Spain in group play. However, don't expect much from this match. With most players in the final run of their … [Read more...] about Vatreni Get New Threads For Sweden Friendly
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HNL BOYCOTT
By 74 CommentsPHOTO BY: NIKOLA SOLIĆ/REUTERS Due to the current state of the Croatian first division (HNL), the editors of CroatianSports.com have made the decision to join Index.hr in the boycott of Prva Liga reporting. Players are not being paid on a regular basis, clubs are individually boycotting league matches and games are being suspended. After a 10-week winter break, … [Read more...] about HNL BOYCOTT
Back with a Vengeance
By 43 CommentsPhoto by: Nir Elias/Reuters Hampering injuries and a lack of playing time in the EPL have many losing faith in Niko Kranjčar's ability to start for the Croatian National Team. But, if the past teaches us anything, Kranjčar is poised to have a huge showing in Euro 2012. It seems like only yesterday that Harry Redknapp brought over the young Croatian talent to join his … [Read more...] about Back with a Vengeance
From ZERO To EURO
By 71 CommentsPhoto: Jutarnji.hr How things can change in only one month. The goal was set simple: win in Greece and Croatia would book their ticket to Euro 2012. Even with a draw in Athens, Croatia would still get the deed done with a home victory against Latvia four days later. The plan was in effect the night of October 7th, 2011 in Piraeus. Greece was held scoreless at halftime … [Read more...] about From ZERO To EURO
FIFA says Sammir can be Damir
By 133 CommentsPhoto: UEFA FIFA, the governing body for world football, has cleared Brazilian-born Dinamo Zagreb striker Jorge Sammir Cruz Campos to play for Croatia on the international stage. The 24 year-old moved to Croatia in 2006 at the age of 19 to play for Dinamo Zagreb on loan from Brazilian club Atletico Paranaense. He was later bought by the current Croatian champions and has … [Read more...] about FIFA says Sammir can be Damir
IT’S FIGHT NIGHT IN OMAHA
By 9 CommentsAmerican Born -Croatian Stipe Miocic will step into the Octagon for the second time tonight and put his undefeated record on the line. His opponent, Phil De Fries is also Undefeated and one of the combatants will add a loss to there record for the first time tonight. I spoke with Stipe via text last night and he was in good spirits. Stipe seems focused and ready to go to war … [Read more...] about IT’S FIGHT NIGHT IN OMAHA
Midweek Shake Up
By 71 CommentsReports from Germany state that Wolfsburg have struck a 2-year deal with striker Ivica Olić. At age 32, Olić would be getting a much better look at consistent playing time at Wolfsburg. The move is a tricky one, as Wolfsburg coach Felix Magath usually prefers a loan striker up top. To add to the drama, if Magath keeps the current formation, Olić would be fighting Mario … [Read more...] about Midweek Shake Up
Late Croatian Effort Not Enough
By 29 CommentsThe streets around Zagreb Arena were alive, as fans poured in to watch #14 Croatia play #4 Russia. With an unsuccessful resume in futsal thus far, Many never thought that the Croatians would make it this far. Written by Matt 'TheGoldenChild' Lebo @SportsFile The mini Vatreni were riding a wave of confidence after their spectacular shootout victory against #8 … [Read more...] about Late Croatian Effort Not Enough
Russ Trying to trade in his Bratwurst for Ćevapčići
By 168 CommentsPhoto: SkySports.com SkySports.com has reported that 26-year old Wolfsburg center-back Marco Russ has applied for Croatian citizenship and has intentions to play for Slaven Bilić' Croatia squad in this summer's Euro 2012; should the paperwork go through. Russ is eligible for Croatian papers through his wife, Janina, who is only half Croatian. Russ is German-born and started … [Read more...] about Russ Trying to trade in his Bratwurst for Ćevapčići