After a week of news surrounding Sochi's inability to finish preparing for the Olympics (Pictures Here), the organizers will hope the focus shifts to the opening ceremonies, will be held on Friday, and the competition, which starts Saturday. There will be just 13 Croatian athletes in three sports competing in Russia, down from 22 in six sports in 2006 and 14 athletes (four … [Read more...] about 2014 Winter Olympic Preview: Kostelic or Bust
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Luck of the Draw II
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Written by Branko Tomasovic World Cup 2014 is just around the corner, and soccer fans everywhere are waiting in anticipation to cheer on their teams. In December, the World Cup draw took place which saw Croatia paired with hosts and tournament favourites, Brazil. Following the draw, questions about the legitimacy of the draw exploded around the internet with … [Read more...] about Luck of the Draw II
Croatia Land Mixed Bag in 2014 FIBA World Cup Draw
By 35 CommentsCroatia avoided a group of death, but landed what is by no means an easy group as the draw for the 2014 FIBA World Cup took place Monday afternoon in Spain. Croatia should receive plenty of American attention during the tournament, despite avoiding them in the draw, as up to three players may be headed to the NBA in the near future. Bojan Bogdanović is averaging 16 points per … [Read more...] about Croatia Land Mixed Bag in 2014 FIBA World Cup Draw
Croatians Around Europe *XXI*
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ENGLAND Photo: Southampton FC Dejan Lovren got the start for Southampton on Saturday and played 88 minutes before being subbed out and stretchered off with a leg injury. But well before that, with the game 1-0 in Southampton's favor in the 31st minute, Lovren volleyed home a corner kick right inside the left post from the middle of the box. He had a Sunderland … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXI*
2014 Croatian World Cup kits leaked
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Well guys, it looks like our boys will be wearing these kits this summer in Brazil. I for one am not impressed by the new home kit design. I know there's only so much a designer can do with checkers, but the solid red sleeves and back are too heavy on the eye for me. I think the HNS needs to go with a more white design rather than red for the home kits- at least that is … [Read more...] about 2014 Croatian World Cup kits leaked
Croatians Around Europe *XX*
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SPAIN Luka Modrić shined bright for Real Madrid in their 1-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday. Modrić assisted on the lone goal, as Pepe headed home his free kick, and was a big source of creativity and distribution for Madrid. He created three chances, had four successful dribbles and picked up a yellow card in the 14th minute. With the Atletico-Barcelona 0-0 … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XX*
Rakitić to pass on PSG for Sevilla stay
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ESPNFC.com has reported that Croatian midfielder and Sevilla FC captain Ivan Rakitić will stay in Spain and honor the last 18 months of his contract despite interest from French champions Paris Saint-Germain. "Things are going well for me right now," the former Schalke player said. "I hope they continue or even go better." "I also see all the rumours right now, and … [Read more...] about Rakitić to pass on PSG for Sevilla stay
Rebić nets 1st Fiorentina goal
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Our favorite 20 year-old Croatian striker, Ante Rebić, scored his first Italian goal Wednesday as Fiorentina defeated Chievo Verona 2-0 in the Coppa Italia Round of 16. As a free kick sailed off the crossbar in first half injury time, Rebić found the ball in the air and headed home with the Chievo goalie well out of position. It was Rebić's first goal in Italy as he has … [Read more...] about Rebić nets 1st Fiorentina goal
Don’t forget about the 21’s
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In all the hype of Croatia reaching the 2014 World Cup and playing the opening match against Brazil, we all (rightfully so) forgot about our U-21's who are still hot, even after the departure of manager Niko Kovač to the senior side. As Luka Modrić and company were celebrating their World Cup berth at Maksimir on November 19th, the young guns had just finished gutting Latvia … [Read more...] about Don’t forget about the 21’s
