ENGLISH GUTTED AFTER 4-1 LOSS TO GERMANY … [Read more...] about NOT SO E.A.S.Y FOR ENGLAND AFTER ALL
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USA-GHANA FROM DUBROVNIK
By 3 CommentsThe following videos were shot raw and unedited from The Gaffe Pub in Dubrovnik, Croatia during the USA v. Ghana Round of 16 elimination match on June 26th. The Gaffe Pub is an English/Irish bar in the center of Dubrovnik that attracts tourists from the British Isle and Ireland. Please excuse the vulgar language used in the following videos. This is the manner in which … [Read more...] about USA-GHANA FROM DUBROVNIK
JERKO LEKO IN DUBROVNIK
By 41 CommentsI was sitting in Gradska Kavana in the center of Dubrovnik on Tuesday at 1:00pm when Jerko Leko sat down. I fist noticed the hot young 'komad' he was with when they sat next to me and then saw his tattoo, a sword through a soccer ball on his right leg, before recognizing him. I leaned over and asked if he would do a short interview for CSR and he said, "Sure, let me finish my … [Read more...] about JERKO LEKO IN DUBROVNIK
SOUTH AFRICA CHECKS IN
By 33 CommentsRobert Uvanović live from South Africa Having touched down in South Africa nine days ago, I must say the atmosphere here is simply electric and not just when Bafana Bafana play. I will say it hurts my heart deeply when I drive by apartments and hotels that have all 32 World Cup country flags flying and do not see Croatia there. Not having Croatia in this tournament … [Read more...] about SOUTH AFRICA CHECKS IN
E.A.S.Y DOES IT
By 34 CommentsDID THE BRITISH PRESS JINX ENGLAND?England completely blew a golden opportunity to take control of Group C on Friday as they played out a scoreless draw with Algeria. The group is completely wide open entering Wednesday's matches. England has to beat Slovenia to reach the knockout stage, however, there is a scenario where the Brits can also get in with a draw (U.S. also draws … [Read more...] about E.A.S.Y DOES IT
RAKITIĆ CHIMES IN
By 45 CommentsIvan Rakitić was at Uvala Lapad in Dubrovnik hanging out with eight friends Thursday afternoon. He was more than willing to be on camera for a few seconds but requested to move away from his friends so that they wouldn't rag on him. Even though he says he's rooting for Germany, Rakitić said he was not following the World Cup. Reporting live for CSR from Uvala Lapad in … [Read more...] about RAKITIĆ CHIMES IN
CORRUPTION IN CROATIAN SOCCER
By 17 CommentsWritten by Branko 'King Bronk' Tomasović In the background of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, a new match fixing scandal has erupted back home in Croatia. "Calciopoli", a term synonymous with Italian soccer corruption, now has its Croatian equivalent: "Operation Offside." According to the Associated Press, Croatian police have detained 22 individuals on suspicion of … [Read more...] about CORRUPTION IN CROATIAN SOCCER
A COMEDY OF ERRORS
By 35 CommentsROBERT GREEN HIT BY ENGLAND'S GOALIE CURSE England has been notorious for having a 'goalie curse' hang over their heads for decades- letting the simplest shots cross the line due to complete mental blunders. Croatia experienced this first hand in 2006 when Neville's back pass hit a divot in the grass at Maksimir and hopped over the swinging leg of Paul Robinson to give … [Read more...] about A COMEDY OF ERRORS
GREECE LAY AN EGG VS. SOUTH KOREA
By 5 CommentsGREECE COULDN'T MANAGE THE KOREANS Croatia's main competition in Euro 2012 qualifying, Greece, had an absolutely horrible showing today in their World Cup opener against South Korea. In the 7th minute, Greece conceded a stupid foul by the corner flag and left a Korean wide open on the following free kick for the opening goal. Seven minutes into the second half, A Greek … [Read more...] about GREECE LAY AN EGG VS. SOUTH KOREA
