Germany Photo: Bundesliga Bayern Munich continue to cruise by the Bundesliga competition by registering their 15th Bundesliga win by shutting out Stuttgart 2-0 on Sunday. Super Mario Mandžukić started and played 89 minutes in the win. The former Dinamo Zagreb striker scored the opening goal in the 50th minute and then assisted on Thomas Müller's goal in the 72nd … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXI*
2013
Croatia earns bronze with victory over Slovenia!
By 14 CommentsCroatia won their third bronze medal in the last 12 months in an impressive 31-26 win that leaves them with an 8-1 record at the end of the tournament. Croatia showed their youth and versatility in these World Championships as they overcame drama, injuries, and a very tough draw to still finish on the podium. Will this new generation be able to match the feats of the … [Read more...] about Croatia earns bronze with victory over Slovenia!
Ana Konjuh takes singles, doubles title at Aussie Open
By 8 CommentsPhoto: TennisForum.com We were all introduced to 16 year-old Donna Vekić at this year's Australian Open after her first round victory over Andrea Hlaváčková; before being ousted by #10 Caroline Wozniacki in the second round. But it looks as if Croatian tennis has even more to celebrate on the women's side in the upcoming years. 15 year-old Dubrovnik native Ana Konjuh … [Read more...] about Ana Konjuh takes singles, doubles title at Aussie Open
Croatia out muscles France, setup semifinal clash with Denmark
By 96 CommentsThe French monkey is finally off their back. Croatia defeated the mighty French 30-23 Wednesday night in the quarterfinal round of the 2013 World Handball Championships. Domagoj Duvnjak (match MVP) led all scorers with nine goals as Croatia only trailed for the first three minutes of the match and never looked back after that. They received a scare from France … [Read more...] about Croatia out muscles France, setup semifinal clash with Denmark
Dodig goes down to Gasquet, Čilić falls
By 22 CommentsPhoto: AustralianOpen 28 year-old Ivan Dodig gave #9 Richard Gasquet a scare in the third round of the 2013 Australian Open but ultimately didn't have enough to pull off the upset. Dodig took the first set 6-4 but dropped the second set 6-3 after being up a break. He rolled his ankle midway through the second, which slowed his game. Dodig and Gasquet went neck and neck in … [Read more...] about Dodig goes down to Gasquet, Čilić falls
Vekić shows her age, Čilić goes through easily
By 30 CommentsPhoto: Screenshot In what seemed to be a joke at first, 16 year-old Croatian Donna Vekić and #10 Caroline Wozniacki wore nearly the same outfit in their second round Australian Open match Thursday afternoon in Melbourne. It was hard to tell the two blondes apart, both with white visors, long ponytails and yellow and white outfits. Vekić, in only her second ever Grand … [Read more...] about Vekić shows her age, Čilić goes through easily
Donna Vekić on the board!
By 25 Comments16 year-old Osijek-born Donna Vekić won her first ever Grand Slam match (in her first try) Tuesday afternoon against the Czech Republic's Andrea Hlaváčková in the first round of the Australian Open. Vekić made quick work of her opponent in the 6-1, 6-2 win, taking both sets in only one hour and 12 minutes. She will now face former world #1 Caroline Wozniacki in the second round … [Read more...] about Donna Vekić on the board!
2013 Australian Open preview
By 14 CommentsPhoto: World Tennis Magazine The first Grand Slam of the year kicks off from Melbourne on Monday, but what should we expect from the Croatians this time around at the Australian Open? Besides Croatia's 2005 Davis Cup title, Marin Čilić's 2010 Australian Open semifinal appearance and Ivan Ljubičić's 2010 BNP Paribas Open championship, Croatian tennis has been dormant, to … [Read more...] about 2013 Australian Open preview
Who will move this winter?
By 18 CommentsWritten by Vedran Ćavara With the festive season upon us, the January transfer window looms large for many Croatian players. Who is coming? Who is going? And where will several high profile stars land? Here are my predictions below: Photo: Reuters Ivan Perišić is among the brightest of the young Croatian National team players, currently plying his trade as a … [Read more...] about Who will move this winter?