None other than Luka Modrić! The CroatianSoccerReport.com readers have spoken and Luka Modrić is your 2008 Croatian Player of the Year! During our most popular poll to date, 124 loyal readers voted over 2 weeks to reach the unanimous decision that Luka Modrić deserved the POY award with 41% of the votes. Congratulations Luka on this prestigious award. (Yes of … [Read more...] about CSR "PLAYER OF THE YEAR" GOES TO…
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CAPTAIN KOVAČ CALLS IT QUITS
By 7 CommentsEarlier today, Croatian captain, Niko Kovač, officially retired from the Croatian national team and international football all together. The 37 year-old, who currently plays for Red Bull Salzburg said: “The decision has been made. I will never play for Croatia again. It wasn’t easy to decide this, because I have achieved a lot with the national team, as a person and as a … [Read more...] about CAPTAIN KOVAČ CALLS IT QUITS
OFFICIAL: OLIĆ TO BAYERN MUNICH
By 10 CommentsIt has been confirmed by Bayern Munich general manager, Uli Hoeness, that Ivica Olić will join the Bavarian side at the end of the current season. So don't worry, him and Petrić still have another 5 months together at Hamburger SV to finish out an incredible season. The only thing missing from this deal is Olić's signature- but I'm confident he will sign. READ COMPLETE … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: OLIĆ TO BAYERN MUNICH
MODRIĆ SCORES FUNNY GOAL
By 2 CommentsIn Tottenham's 3-1 win over Wigan in FA Cup action on Friday, Luka Modrić scored one of the funniest and most unorthodox goals I have seen in awhile. You can judge the video for yourself, but Modrić jumped over the shot before he tripped. Can you say "Right place at the right time?" Luka now has 3 goals in the past 5 games. Check it out and enjoy! … [Read more...] about MODRIĆ SCORES FUNNY GOAL
BILIĆ TO QUIT IN 2010
By 34 CommentsWhat we have all expected for the last year has finally been confirmed- straight from the horse's mouth. Croatian coach, Slaven Bilić, has said that he will quit his post after the 2010 World Cup as he is fully confident that Croatia will qualify. This should come with no surprise as Bilić has hinted that 4 years is enough for him; as national coache's already have a short … [Read more...] about BILIĆ TO QUIT IN 2010
CVITANICH NETS HAT TRICK FOR AJAX
By 39 CommentsWhile Klaas-Jan Huntelaar was waving goodbye to his fans at Amersterdam ArenA on Sunday, as he will be joining Real Madrid after the new year, his new replacement, Dario Cvitanich, made it loud and clear that Huntelaar's goal-scoring presence will not be missed. Cvitanich secured his hat trick in the 3-0 win over Den Haag inside the first hour of play (6', 17', 55'). He has … [Read more...] about CVITANICH NETS HAT TRICK FOR AJAX
EDUARDO RETURNS!
By 9 CommentsEduardo da Silva has finally returned to action after being sidelined for the last 10 months due to a dislocated ankle and fractured left leg. He played the entire first half for the Arsenal Reserve squad in a 2-0 victory over Portsmouth's reserve team. Reports from the match were optimistic. He ran well, had nice touches on the ball and ultimately never favored his left … [Read more...] about EDUARDO RETURNS!
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE
By 30 CommentsEngland Luka Modrić and Vedran Ćorluka helped Tottenham secure a 2-0 win over West Ham United at Upton Park Monday night in yet another London derby. Ćorluka continued his usual stonewall defense as he played a bit more physical on the night. He was beat on a play early in the 2nd half in which he fouled a Hammers player just inches outside of the box. The scoreboard … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE
18TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 7 CommentsHere are the results for December 7th... Croatia Sesvete [3 - 1] NK Zadar Dinamo Zagreb [3 - 1] NK Zagreb Inter Zaprešić [2 - 3] Varteks Varaždin NK Osijek [0 - 0] Slaven Belupo NK Rijeka [1 - 0] Cibalia Vinkovci HNK Šibenik [1 - 2] Hajduk Split Here's highlights from the Hajduk game. Kalinić scored the first goal with a beautiful flick and then set up … [Read more...] about 18TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
