It's little too late for the Croatian national team as they have already returned home after failing to make it out of group stage at the 2014 World Cup. But as fans around the world try to figure out what happened to their lamented Vatreni, one thing clearly stands out. And Croatians weren't the only ones to see it. ESPNFC.com voted Dejan Lovren's penalty call … [Read more...] about Lovren penalty worst call of Group Stage
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Who’s to blame for Croatia loss to Brazil?
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Written by Anthony Zoric (@anthonyzoric) Croatia fans have been dreaming for their team to play in a World Cup since 2006. After qualifying 2nd in their group after Belgium. Croatia drew Iceland in the two-legged playoff. Niko Kovač was named coach after a horrific campaign where Igor Štimac constantly changed formations and players. Croatia was lucky to be drawn … [Read more...] about Who’s to blame for Croatia loss to Brazil?
#flop
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Starting Lineup: Pletikosa - Srna, Lovren, Ćorluka, Vrsaljko - Rakitić, Modrić, Perišić, Kovačić, Olić - Jelavić It's a shame Croatia can't get any calls against the world's elite in major tournaments. Two years ago against Spain at EURO 2012, Ćorluka was blatantly taken down in the box with no penalty call. Tonight in Sao Paulo, Fred wasn't even … [Read more...] about #flop
HNL’ers in the World Cup
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Croatia’s top flight soccer league has produced numerous world-class footballers over the 12 years it has been in existence. Nearly every player on the current World Cup roster for Croatia has spent some time developing their skills in their home country. In fact, every player on Croatia's World Cup roster except Ivan Rakitić and and Ivan Perišić have payed their … [Read more...] about HNL’ers in the World Cup
ESPNFC: Croatia have best kits
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ESPNFC.com, the soccer subdivision of global sports leader ESPN, have unveiled their #1 kit for the 2014 World Cup. And after years of scrutiny, calling Croatia's kits everything from picnic table cloths to checker board sets, the Vatreni are finally getting some love. Whether people love them or hate them, there's no denying that Croatia has always had the most … [Read more...] about ESPNFC: Croatia have best kits
Group A: Mexico slipping, Cameroon hopeful
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With the World Cup opener just around the corner, let's take our scope off Croatia and focus on the other three Group A teams: Brazil, Cameroon and Mexico. For sake of sanity, let's cut Brazil out of the equation right away and say that they will top the group with a maximum 9 points. Croatia will be on the grand stage of them all on June 12th with the entire world … [Read more...] about Group A: Mexico slipping, Cameroon hopeful
Miocic handles Maldonado in 35 seconds
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Croatian-American UFC heavyweight Stipe Miocic took care of business in 35 seconds Saturday night in Brazil against Fabio Maldonado. Miocic was originally supposed to fight Junior dos Santos in a bout that could have seen the winner get a title shot. However, dos Santos picked up an injury and the UFC gave Miocic the Main Event card against Brazilian Fabio Maldonado, who … [Read more...] about Miocic handles Maldonado in 35 seconds
Croatia vs. Brazil in Los Angeles
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CroatianSports.com has teamed up with St. Anthony's Croatian Catholic Church in downtown Los Angeles to co-host a watch party for the opening game of the 2014 World Cup featuring Croatia vs. Brazil. The match takes place on Thursday, June 12th with a 1PM kickoff time, however, we encourage all to come an hour early. Croatians and friends of all ages are welcome. We expect a … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Brazil in Los Angeles
Modrić, Rakitić make Goal.com La Liga XI
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Goal.com may not be the ultimate measuring stick when it comes to soccer reporting, but earlier in the week, they named both Luka Modrić and Ivan Rakitić to the 2013-14 La Liga Team of the Year. Others on the list included Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale and Diego Costa, to name a few. Although Modrić only scored one goal for Real Madrid this season, he has pulled … [Read more...] about Modrić, Rakitić make Goal.com La Liga XI
