Germany Photo: Reuters/Fabian Bimmer Should Ivica Olić start against Iceland? The former Dinamo Zagreb striker, scored a breathtaking game winning goal in the 69th minute of play against Borusiia Dortmund on Saturday. The Croatian international cut left from the right side and blasted home a left-footed strike past a diving Roman Weindenfeller off the far post. The … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XII*
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Mandžukić strikes again, Madrid & Shakhtar held
By 168 CommentsMario Mandžukić came off the bench for Bayern Munich in the 59th minute of a scorless match against Viktoria Plzen, only to meet Philip Lahm's cross with his head six minutes later. It would be the game's only goal as Bayern remain perfect in Champions League group play while Mandza shows his worth. With the win, Bayern have clinched their spot in the knockout round … [Read more...] about Mandžukić strikes again, Madrid & Shakhtar held
Munich & Madrid win, Shakhtar crushed in Deutschland
By 155 CommentsPhoto: FC Bayern Mario Mandžukić and Bayern Munich made quick work of Czech champions Viktoria Plzen Wednesday night, winning 5-0 from the Allianz Arena. Mandžukić received the start and played 71 minutes in the victory before coming off for Claudio Pizarro. Mandza assisted on Bayern's 2nd goal as he headed down to David Alaba who did all the work, taking on a defender and … [Read more...] about Munich & Madrid win, Shakhtar crushed in Deutschland
Tuesday Night Funnies: Rijeka’s goal-gasm, Pep’s chokehold
By 4 CommentsAfter Franck Ribery's equalizing goal in the second half of the UEFA Super Cup on Friday against Chelsea, he ran over to the Bayern Munich bench to celebrate as usual. But instead of high fives and hugs, Ribery received a two-handed choke from manager Pep Guardiola. It was all in good fun as Pep had a smile on his face, but still funny nonetheless. We all knew it would be a fun … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Rijeka’s goal-gasm, Pep’s chokehold
Mandžukić inks himself in Bayern Starting XI
By 99 CommentsPep Guardiola came into Bayern Munich this year saying that he was NOT going to completely transform Bayern into the German Barcelona. However, after their Audi Cup performance, we're seeing a very different story. The list of what we've seen so far: dominating Barcelona in possession (the first time that has happened to them in 5 years), quick one-twos through the middle, a … [Read more...] about Mandžukić inks himself in Bayern Starting XI
Tuesday Night Funnies XXIII: Will the real ‘Super Mario’ please stand up?
By 10 CommentsBayern Munich are coming off a historic season which saw them win the European 'treble': Champions League, Bundesliga and DFB Pokal titles. But with former FC Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola now at the helm, more changes are happening at the club than ever before. It has been announced that Frenchman Franck Ribery will be moving from his natural winger position to a … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies XXIII: Will the real ‘Super Mario’ please stand up?
Tuesday Night Funnies XXII: Mandza loses medal
By 55 CommentsPhoto: sports.yahoo.com It has been the Mario Mandžukić show on CroatianSports.com for the past week; and deservedly so. The 27 year-old Croatian striker scored the opening goal in Bayern Munich's 2-1 Champions League Final win over Borussia Dortmund and played the last 30 minutes of the DFB Pokal final this past Saturday, where Bayern defeated Stuttgart 3-2 to claim the … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies XXII: Mandza loses medal
Rise of ‘The Baron’
By 120 CommentsPhoto: Bayern What a 12 month period it has been for 27 year-old Croatian striker Mario Mandžukić; now dubbed the 'The Baron' in Germany for his aerial prowess. Before even moving to Bayern Munich from Wolfsburg in the summer, Mandžukić finished Euro 2012 with a tournament-high three goals as Croatia missed out on the quarterfinals after only earning one point from games … [Read more...] about Rise of ‘The Baron’
Champions League Final: Mandzukić Starts
By 64 CommentsPhoto: TheGlobeandMail.com Will Mario Mandžukić help Bayern Munich end their Champions League runner-up slump this season or will it be another disappointed Croatian with hands in face after the dust settles at Wembley on Saturday? This will be Bayern's third attempt at the European title in the past four years. Ivica Olić and company were not able to blast through Jose … [Read more...] about Champions League Final: Mandzukić Starts