Photo by: Nir Elias/Reuters Hampering injuries and a lack of playing time in the EPL have many losing faith in Niko Kranjčar's ability to start for the Croatian National Team. But, if the past teaches us anything, Kranjčar is poised to have a huge showing in Euro 2012. It seems like only yesterday that Harry Redknapp brought over the young Croatian talent to join his … [Read more...] about Back with a Vengeance
2011
2011 CroatianSports.com MVP
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We thank our readers for understanding the hard work we put into this site every day in order to deliver Croatian sports to the English speaking world in an attempt to unite Croatians around the globe. It truly is a labor of love. CroatianSportsNation voted the entire CroatianSports.com TEAM the 2011 Most Valuable Player (MVP) in a landslide vote. From everyone that has … [Read more...] about 2011 CroatianSports.com MVP
2011 CroatianSports.com ‘Personality of the Year’
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Denis Svirčić! He dazzles you with sports facts, keeps you honest on the boards and most importantly is half the reason why CroatianSports.com exists today. Sviričić aka Živa Svirčina, beat out Ziva Istina, TheGoldenChild and Allen19/Outraged/Overjoyed for this prestigious Croatian Sports award. As voted on by you, CroatianSports Nation, Sviričić will go down as 2011's most … [Read more...] about 2011 CroatianSports.com ‘Personality of the Year’
Kostelić Adds Austrian Hardware to his Trophy Case
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Photo: cbc.ca Ivica Kostelić won his 20th career World Cup race Wednesday night in Flachau, Austria to compliment his revenge Beaver Creek mission in Colorado earlier in the season. Kostelić seems to be firing on all cylinders at the moment and is on course to win a few more titles this winter. "Two days ago (after the slalom) in Alta Badia, Italy I was very … [Read more...] about Kostelić Adds Austrian Hardware to his Trophy Case
KOSTELIĆ SLAYS BEAVER CREEK DEMONS
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Photo: cbc.ca Croatian alpine skier Ivica Kostelić finally got the monkey off his back in Beaver Creek, Colorado Thursday as he took first place for the very first time at the event, ousting Italian Cristian Deville by 0.14 seconds. Beaver Creek is a mountain that caused Kostelić to be carried off by ski patrol twice before and responsible for three of his career nine … [Read more...] about KOSTELIĆ SLAYS BEAVER CREEK DEMONS
Eduardo Double Sends Shakhtar into Quarters
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Photo: Shakhtar.com Eduardo (11) scores in the 9th minute vs. Dynamo In a heated battle amongst Ukrainian foes, Dynamo Kyiv hosted Shakhtar Donetsk in the Ukrainian Cup Round of 16 Wednesday night. Both Darijo Srna and Eduardo got the start for Shakhtar with the Croatians connecting for the opening goal in just the ninth minute of play. Srna crossed the ball from the … [Read more...] about Eduardo Double Sends Shakhtar into Quarters
