Headlines: Darijo Srna and Shakhtar defeat Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 to take top spot in Ukraine, level on 67 points with four games remaining Mario Mandžukić scores off header in 3-1 Wolfsburg loss to German leaders Borussia Dortmund Nikica Jelavić scores twice for Everton in 2-2 draw vs. Norwich City Videos Jelavić goals @ 0:20, … [Read more...] about Weekend Soccer Talk
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Olić Not Done Yet
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Photo: Bayern Munich The man that doesn't stop running until the game is over reminded us all today that his career isn't over either. Mr. 'right place, right time' Ivica Olić scored two goals in the first half Tuesday night in a 2-0 second leg win over Marseille in the Champions League quarterfinals to put Bayern Munich through to the next round on a 4-0 aggregate … [Read more...] about Olić Not Done Yet
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXVIII*
By 227 CommentsGermany PHOTO: Bundesliga Ivan Perišić(center) thought he scored the game winner for Borussia Dortmund on Saturday In what will surely be the Bundesliga game of the year, Stuttgart came from behind twice to stun Borussia Dortmund 4-4 at Signal Iduna Park on Friday. Former Hajduk Split midfielder, Ivan Perišić, came on for Kevin Großkreutz in the 79th minute and … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXVIII*
Nash: “Spurs Not In Top 4 Without Modrić”
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Photo:AP CroatianSports.com caught up with lifelong Tottenham Hotspur fan and 2-time NBA MVP Steve Nash after the Phoenix Suns 103-86 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday night at Staples Center. Nash stated that he would be happy with acquiring current Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho for the same position at Tottenham if Harry Redknapp left for the England … [Read more...] about Nash: “Spurs Not In Top 4 Without Modrić”
Jelavić Strikes Again!
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Photo: TheFA.com Same celebration. Different game. Don't let the picture deceive you; three days after his goal against Swansea, Nikica Jelavić is celebrating again. This time he slammed home past Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet in the 24th minute off a fantastic cross from teammate Magaye Gueye. The near post one-timer was cool and collected as Jelavić didn't … [Read more...] about Jelavić Strikes Again!
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXVII*
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ENGLAND Photo: EvertonFC.com Nikica Jelavić played the full match for Everton at midweek in a 1-0 loss to Arsenal. Jelavić committed four fouls and only managed one shot on goal as Arsenal controlled ball possession for 62% of the match. Jelavić was called for an obvious flop during the match, following a chase with a Gunner defender. But Everton and Jelavić made up … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXVII*
TOTTENHAM COMING STATESIDE…
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Photo:LA Galaxy Tottenham Hotspur announced today that they will be coming back to the States for a two-game American tour to play MLS champions Los Angeles Galaxy at The Home Depot Center (July 24th) and New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena (July 31st). But before you go out and start buying tickets for either of these two friendlies, just know that Luka Modrić and/or … [Read more...] about TOTTENHAM COMING STATESIDE…
What if Modrić went to Chelsea?
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Photo: COYS Chelsea wanted it. Luka Modrić wanted it. But Tottenham would not sell their little Croatian magician. Everything is 'hunky dory' at White Hart Lane at the moment, with Spurs on track to make their second Champions League appearance in three years and a possible FA Cup to cap off their campaign, however there was a time in August 2011 when Modrić and … [Read more...] about What if Modrić went to Chelsea?
Pokrajac vs. Maldonado at UFC on Fuel 3
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According to reports from MMAJunkie.com today, Fabio Maldonado has verified he is facing Igor Pokrajac at UFC on Fuel 3 on May 15th in Virginia. Pokrajac was originally slated to face Thiago Silva but that fight was scrapped due to Silva being promoted to … [Read more...] about Pokrajac vs. Maldonado at UFC on Fuel 3
