Photo: quinnipiacbobcats.com Marijan Jurac This past week I met up with a highly regarded soccer talent who is well known amongst the Croatian community of the tri-state area. He is currently proving his worth on the United States Division 1 college soccer scene with Quinnipiac University, but he is also looking to make a name for himself abroad. Marijan Jurac, … [Read more...] about ONE ON ONE WITH MARIJAN JURAC
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KALINIĆ CAN’T BUY A GOAL
By 16 CommentsNikola Kalinić's latest adventure in England put him exactly where we last left the young Croatian striker- close, but no cigar. Kalinić played the full 90 minutes in Blackburn's first leg Carling Cup semifinal match against Aston Villa. After a quiet first half, Kalinić turned on the jets for a beautiful header that hit the post and moments later a nice one-timed shot to the … [Read more...] about KALINIĆ CAN’T BUY A GOAL
OFFICIAL: LOVREN TO LYON
By 10 CommentsIt is now official- Dejan Lovren is the newest member of the Olympique Lyon family. After successfully completing a full 'head to toe' physical Wednesday morning in France, the 20 year old signed on the dotted line making him Lyon property for the next four and a half years. After initial reports claimed that the transfer would be for €8 million, Sportske Novosti reported that … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: LOVREN TO LYON
FRIENDLY ANNOUNCED: CROATIA VS BELGIUM
By 9 CommentsBelgium will host the Vatreni in Brussels on March 3 for Croatia's first NT contest of 2010. Though not a traditional European soccer power, Belgium is a young, formidable, and talented squad that is looking to make a name for itself in the European soccer scene. As we wait for Slaven Bilić to announce an official roster in the coming weeks, we must consider that facing an … [Read more...] about FRIENDLY ANNOUNCED: CROATIA VS BELGIUM
MODRIĆ RETURNS WITH A BANG, KLASNIĆ ON FIRE!
By 12 CommentsKILLER HAS BEEN UNSTOPPABLE THESE DAYS Ivan Klasnić scored a screamer of a goal in the 20th minute of Bolton's match against Hull City on Tuesday. He took in a header, made one touch on the ball and struck a rocket into the bottom right corner of the net. Klasnić absolutely seems possessed at the moment in England. He has now secured his starting spot at Bolton and is … [Read more...] about MODRIĆ RETURNS WITH A BANG, KLASNIĆ ON FIRE!
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XIX*
By 10 CommentsEngland NIKO KRANJČAR IN ACTION AGAINST FULHAM Niko Kranjčar and his Tottenham crew travelled to Craven Cottage on Boxing Day to take on Fulham FC. Kranjčar once again started for the Spurs in an exciting 0-0 draw which could have gone either way. After being fouled 20 yards out in the 20th minute, Niko struck the free kick only inches wide of the left post. … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XIX*
WINTER WINDOW WATCH 2010
By 10 CommentsWritten by dinamofan:), former CSR HNL correspondent "THE LOST POST" As the winter transfer window approaches (Jan 1st-Feb 2nd) for European clubs, management and coaches across the continent will try to tinker with roster spots attempting to bring in those one or two players that can become the missing piece to the puzzle of an eventual strong finish to the current … [Read more...] about WINTER WINDOW WATCH 2010
KRANJČAR & KLASNIĆ SHINE AT MIDWEEK
By 29 CommentsKRANJČAR CELEBRATES A FANTASTIC DAY The English Premiership had some rare midweek matches to showcase where a couple of Croatians definitely showed up to play. Tottenham Hotspur took on Manchester City Wednesday at White Heart Lane in North London. The Spurs desperately needed a win to stay in the Champions League mix and avoid a slide down to mid-table status. Niko … [Read more...] about KRANJČAR & KLASNIĆ SHINE AT MIDWEEK
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XVII*
By 53 CommentsENGLAND KLASNIĆ WEARS HIS STUNNA GLASSES AT NIGHT WHEN HE SCORES Ivan Klasnić is making the best of his loan move to the Bolton Wanderers. Klasnić started and scored two goals against a strong Manchester City club on Saturday in a match that ended 3-3 after a late City equalizer on 10 men. 'Killer' opened up the scoring in the 11th minute on an Ivica Olić-esque … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XVII*
