The 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
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Russ Trying to trade in his Bratwurst for Ćevapčići
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Photo: 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
Spaladium Erupts After Shootout Victory
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Photo: Ante Čižmić/Cropix The Croatian national Futsal team took on a stingy Ukraine side in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Futsal championship Monday night in Split, Croatia. The Spaladium Arena was rocking for this match with a sold out 11,000 fans pulling for their Vatreni and singing along the way. After an uneventful first half, Croatia finally got on the board with … [Read more...] about Spaladium Erupts After Shootout Victory
Modrić, Kranjčar held at Anfield
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Photo:PHIL NOBLE/REUTERS Niko Kranjčar received his second straight start alongside Luka Modrić as Tottenham took on Liverpool at Anfield Monday night. The Spurs offense was quieter than usual on the night, where heavy fog almost postponed the match all together. Tottenham looked content with a draw as they played without injured Rafael van der Vaart and manager Harry … [Read more...] about Modrić, Kranjčar held at Anfield
Mini Vatreni Off to Quarters
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Photo: Vladimir Drugandžić/Cropix The 2012 UEFA Euro Futsal championships are being hosted in Croatia this year. Croatia qualified automatically as hosts and won both of their group stage matches: a defensive 2-1 victory over Romania in the tournament opener and a 5-4 win over the Cazech Republic on Saturday to top the group. Topping the group ensures that Croatia cannot … [Read more...] about Mini Vatreni Off to Quarters
CROATIANS AROUND THE UK
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Photo: AP After a promising 2-0 victory over Everton on Wednesday, which pulled Tottenham level on points with Manchester United and only three points behind leaders Manchester City, Spurs finally had the wind sucked out of their sails as they played Wolverhampton to a 1-1 draw from White Hart Lane Saturday afternoon. Croatian midfield magician Luka Modrić saved Spurs from … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND THE UK
JELAVIĆ, RANGERS LOSE GRASP ON SCOTLAND
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Photo: MirrorFootball.com The Old Firm Derby did not fair well for Nikica Jelavić and Rangers Wednesday night in Glasgow. Rangers held a one-point lead on Celtic going into the last match of 2011. Knowing a win would give control to either team atop the Scottish Premier League table going into the new year, both clubs were prepared for a battle, especially with the windy … [Read more...] about JELAVIĆ, RANGERS LOSE GRASP ON SCOTLAND
UNITED INTEREST IN MODRIĆ
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Photo: PA The Luka Modrić transfer carousel has begun...again! This time it's European giants and world renown club Manchester United. Goal.com has reported that the Red Devils will try to woo the Croatian midfielder away from White Hart Lane in the upcoming transfer window when it opens on January 1st, 2012. This is no news for Modrić. After three bids from Chelsea … [Read more...] about UNITED INTEREST IN MODRIĆ
2011 ‘Bust of the Year’
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As voted on by CroatianSports.com Nation, the 2011 'Bust of the Year' will be shared by two Croatian soccer players: one capped and the other uncapped, respectively. Dejan Lovren and Srdjan Lakić did not live up to their potential in 2011. Srdjan Lakić was supposed to have an electric year after starting the 2010-11 season on fire for German Bundesliga club Kaiserslautern. … [Read more...] about 2011 ‘Bust of the Year’
