After the 2-0 loss to Scotland at Hampden Park Tuesday night, all signs pointed to a new Croatian manager come Wednesday morning with Igor Štimac saying he would put in his letter of resignation for the better of the team. But who would it be? Many pointed to former Croatia manager and the always animated Miroslav "Ćiro" Blažević to take over the reigns of the Croatian … [Read more...] about Štimac sacked, Kovač new Croatian manager
2013
Brozović double keeps U-21’s perfect
By 6 Comments-UEFA game recap- Dinamo Zagreb midfielder, Marcelo Brozović, had the game of his young career Monday night as the Croatian U-21 team took on Switzerland in Lugano in Euro 2015 qualifying. Croatia came into the match against the group favorites with a perfect 3-0 record, knowing that a win would put them in pole position to top the group and qualify for the final … [Read more...] about Brozović double keeps U-21’s perfect
Rijeka earn draw with Betis, Dinamo fall apart in Bulgaria
By 136 CommentsIn Rijeka's first ever European home match, Leon Benko and company got Kantrida rocking early as he volleyed home a cross from eight yards out in the 10th minute of play to give Rijeka a 1-0 lead. However, it wouldn't last long against La Liga's Real Betis as a failed clearance attempt gave Cedric a second chance at goal in the 14th minute. From just outside the box, the Betis … [Read more...] about Rijeka earn draw with Betis, Dinamo fall apart in Bulgaria
Champions League Day 2
By 36 CommentsMario Mandžukić was given the night off, staying on the bench, as Bayern Munich steam rolled Manchester City 3-1 Wednesday night in Manchester. Goals from Ribery, Muller and Robben gave reigning Champions League title holders Bayern complete control before Alvaro Negredo added a late 79th minute goal to break up the shutout. With the win, Bayern lead Group D by three … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 2
Poor 3rd quarter sees Croatia bow out of Eurobasket semifinals
By 81 CommentsThe magic finally ran out for the Croatian national basketball team Friday night in Ljubljana. After winning eight straight games at the 2013 European championships in Slovenia, Croatia were beat 77-62 by a tough Lithuania team in the semifinal match. After only being down three at the half, Croatia fell apart in the third quarter, letting Lithuania go on a 21-8 run to … [Read more...] about Poor 3rd quarter sees Croatia bow out of Eurobasket semifinals
**FAN ZONE** Hajduk vs. Dinamo in Split
By 43 CommentsDerbi Hajduk -Dinamo 14.09.2013. Split. Gradski stadion u Poljudu. Gledatelja oko 28.000 tisuca!! sastavi : Hajduk : Kalinić, Mikanović, Maloča, Milović , Jozinović , Sušić, Pašalić, Kouassi (od 86. Maloku ) Iluridze (od 73. Anđelković ), Bukva , Maglica(od 93. Milić ). Dinamo : Sandomierski, Pinto, Šimunović , Šimunić, Lima, Pamić (od 66. Halilović , Ademi … [Read more...] about **FAN ZONE** Hajduk vs. Dinamo in Split
Croatia vs. Serbia @ nije bitno’s house
By 261 CommentsCroatia travel to Belgrade to take on Serbia in World Cup 2014 qualifying on Friday, Septmeber 6th. It's a must win game for the Vatreni if they still want a chance at 1st in the group. For all our Croatian people in the Los Angeles area, CroatianSports.com and crew will be catching the game on a big screen television in the backyard of nije bitno's house. There … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Serbia @ nije bitno’s house
FAN ZONE: *Hajduk opet našao spas u Maglici!*
By 27 Commentsi Sunce je svratilo na Poljud na ulaz E pogledati Hajdukovu mladu momcad! CroatianSports.com's Split correspondent, Valentina Zelanovic, attended Sunday's match in Split between Hajduk and Slaven. Hajduk managed to pull out a 1-0 victory by way of 77th minute Anton Maglica goal. Here's what she had to say about the match: SASTAVI: HAJDUK: Kalinić , Vršajević, … [Read more...] about FAN ZONE: *Hajduk opet našao spas u Maglici!*
Dinamo Zagreb win Manchester United Premier Cup
By 30 CommentsYou can call him an arrogant bastard. A madman. Maybe even unsafe to be part of the general public. But in the end, Dinamo Zagreb general manager Zdravko Mamić is running a tight ship in Croatia's capital. Not only has Dinamo won the past eight Prva Liga titles and are now on the verge of a third straight Champions League group stage berth, but Dinamo's U-15 team won the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb win Manchester United Premier Cup