After looking like La Liga favorites only one week ago, Real Madrid now sit in third place, three points behind leaders Atletico Madrid, after an Ivan Rakitić run down the left flank stunned Los Galacticos Wednesday night in Sevilla. A 14th minute deflected free kick from Cristiano Ronaldo would open up the scoring, however, Sevilla's Carlos Bacca would equalize only five … [Read more...] about Rakitić run stuns Real Madrid
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2014 World Cup in Croatia
By 62 CommentsCroatianSports.com would like to invite our readers to join us in Dubrovnik this summer for the World Cup! HNL writer Colin O' Haravić and myself will be in Dubrovnik the week of June 22nd for the Croatia v. Mexico match (June 23rd) and our friends at the Royal Princess Hotel would like to help accommodate any CroatianSports.com alumni should they be in town. We are … [Read more...] about 2014 World Cup in Croatia
Tuesday Night Funnies: Great Scott!
By 21 CommentsWhat's worse? The new Scotland away kit? Or the fact that Croatia lost twice to them this past qualifying campaign? In an attempt to brighten up the squad's colors, the Scottish FA have chosen to go the pink and gold route for their 2014-15 away kits, mimicking a 6 year-old girl's AYSO team. I'm all for change but this is a bit much. How is a grown man supposed … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Great Scott!
Prva Generacija at the World Cup
By 73 CommentsWith the World Cup only four months away, it's time to talk about who from CroatianSports.com will be in Brazil for the big bash. Unfortunately, Denis and I will not be headed to South America. However, both of us will be part of the planning committee for Los Angeles' first ever World Cup Village, which will be hosted in our home town of San Pedro. We will be … [Read more...] about Prva Generacija at the World Cup
2014 Winter Olympic Preview: Kostelic or Bust
By 31 CommentsAfter a week of news surrounding Sochi's inability to finish preparing for the Olympics (Pictures Here), the organizers will hope the focus shifts to the opening ceremonies, will be held on Friday, and the competition, which starts Saturday. There will be just 13 Croatian athletes in three sports competing in Russia, down from 22 in six sports in 2006 and 14 athletes (four … [Read more...] about 2014 Winter Olympic Preview: Kostelic or Bust
Luck of the Draw II
By 68 CommentsWritten by Branko Tomasovic World Cup 2014 is just around the corner, and soccer fans everywhere are waiting in anticipation to cheer on their teams. In December, the World Cup draw took place which saw Croatia paired with hosts and tournament favourites, Brazil. Following the draw, questions about the legitimacy of the draw exploded around the internet with … [Read more...] about Luck of the Draw II
Croatia lose to Danes in semi, will face Spain for bronze
By 75 CommentsIt was a promising first half for the Croatian cowboys as they went into halftime up two goals on host nation Denmark in the Euro handball championship semifinal. But it wasn't meant to be as a slow start to the second half cost Croatia the lead, which they would never again regain Friday night. The Cowboys will now face Spain on Sunday for third place, who lost to France in … [Read more...] about Croatia lose to Danes in semi, will face Spain for bronze
France beats Croatia 27-25 at Euro Handball
By 21 CommentsIt looked good early for the Croatian handball team Sunday versus France, but the Cowboys couldn't pull off the win which drops them to second place in the Main Group standings at the 2014 Euro Handball Championships. The Cowboys were up as much as three in the first half against the French, but Les Bleus went into halftime with a one goal lead. Croatia had five 2-minute … [Read more...] about France beats Croatia 27-25 at Euro Handball
2014 Croatian World Cup kits leaked
By 201 CommentsWell guys, it looks like our boys will be wearing these kits this summer in Brazil. I for one am not impressed by the new home kit design. I know there's only so much a designer can do with checkers, but the solid red sleeves and back are too heavy on the eye for me. I think the HNS needs to go with a more white design rather than red for the home kits- at least that is … [Read more...] about 2014 Croatian World Cup kits leaked