CroatianSports.com's Allen Outraged has returned from the shadows for Croatia's all important World Cup playoff with Iceland. Our favorite analyst from Queens, New York talks about his starting formation in this Friday's match (2PM ET) as well as which players he does not want to see on the pitch. Welcome back old friend! … [Read more...] about Allen Outraged returns!!!
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2 days ’til Iceland
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One major concern for the Croatia-Iceland match in Reykjavik this Friday has been the weather. Iceland, which is just outside the Arctic circle, has never hosted a match this late in the year. The 15, 427 Laugardalsvöllur Stadium is not equipped with heating below the playing surface and only has a roof to cover part of the stands. Although the match could have been a disaster, … [Read more...] about 2 days ’til Iceland
Iceland: What you need to know
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The week we have all been waiting for is finally here. Croatia plays Iceland in a two-legged playoff with a berth to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil on the line. But what do we really know about Iceland? 1. Demographics: If you thought Croatia was a small country with a population of 4.5 million, you were wrong. Iceland has a population of 325,000 people which makes … [Read more...] about Iceland: What you need to know
Croatians Around Europe *XII*
By 178 CommentsGermany 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*
Pictures worth 1,000 words
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The Croatian national football team is one week away from knowing if they will be among 31 other teams at next year's World Cup in Brazil. In their way: a two-legged playoff with Iceland on November 15th in Reykjavík and November 19th in Zagreb. CroatianSports.com will dedicate the next week to covering everything you need to know about the players, tactics and what the … [Read more...] about Pictures worth 1,000 words
El Clásico: Time for Modrić to shine
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The first edition of this year's El Clasico kicks of this Saturday (12 PM ET) from Camp Nou in Barcelona as storied Spanish rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid meet once again. And with Barcelona's absolute dismantling of La Liga in 2012-13, Luka Modrić and company have much to prove in domestic play if they will contend for both the Spanish title and Champions League crown this … [Read more...] about El Clásico: Time for Modrić to shine
Rijeka lose 1-0 to Lyon, Dinamo earn first point in PSV stalemate
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Dinamo Zagreb is finally on the board! And it took a scoreless match against PSV Eindhoven Thursday night to do it. Although no goals were scored, Dinamo held ball possession for 51% of the match while firing off 11 shots on goal. The went for the win, which would have put them back in contention for a knockout round berth, but will have to settle for the lone point. Ademi, … [Read more...] about Rijeka lose 1-0 to Lyon, Dinamo earn first point in PSV stalemate
Halilović scores, Croatia U-17s lose 2-1 to Uzbekistan
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Alen Halilović finally got his first goal of the tournament. Croatia still lost. In an almost must-win game for the Croatian U-17 team, the mini Vatreni lost 2-1 to Uzbekistan in their World Cup group finale which will likely see them bow out of the tournament without moving onto the group stage. With all eyes on Dinamo Zagreb's prized teenager, Alen Halilović finally got … [Read more...] about Halilović scores, Croatia U-17s lose 2-1 to Uzbekistan
Tuesday Night Funnies: Niko i Brate
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The new regime is here. Štimac is out, the Kovač brothers are in. And only Iceland stands in the way of Croatia not playing at the World Cup in Brazil next summer. Here's a little 'Mare i Kate' remake sending Štimac on his way and welcoming the Kovač brothers into a tough role with Brazil at their fingertips. Hopefully we never have to send the Kovač brothers home the way … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Niko i Brate
