*Match can be seen on ESPN3 in the United States and on The Score in Canada. Croatia will take their undefeated (5-0-1) World Cup qualifying record against an already eliminated Scotland team this Friday from Maksimir in Zagreb. The Vatreni have only dropped points to co-group A leaders, Belgium, drawing the Belgians 1-1 in Brussels back on September 11th. Although both … [Read more...] about Look for goals galore against Scotland
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Champions League Final: Mandzukić Starts
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Photo: 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
Why is Croatia so good?
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On May 1st, the BBC ran an article on "What is Croatia's secret to sporting success?," putting Croatia's past achievements in soccer, handball and water polo, amongst other sports, into scope. Although the British outlet focused on soccer for the 4.4 million person populated Balkan state, the timing of the article sent this quasi-journalist's cynical 'spidey-sense' into action. … [Read more...] about Why is Croatia so good?
Karlović in hospital with meningitis
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Photo: TennisGrandstand.com 34 year-old Croatian tennis player Ivo Karlović has been hospitalized with viral meningitis, which is inflammation of the membranes in the brain and spinal cord. It was rumored that Karlović had suffered a stroke, however, wife Alsi has dismissed those reports for Yahoo! news. The 6' 10" Karlović has been bed ridden at a Miami hospital, where he … [Read more...] about Karlović in hospital with meningitis
Luck of the draw?
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Written by Branko "King Bronk" Tomasovic In light of the recent semi-final draw of the Champions league, allegations of impropriety in the conduct of this and past draws have been made by former UEFA soccer referee, turned Turkish media pundit, Ahmet Çakar. In an astounding demonstration on live Turkish television, Ahmet Çakar replicated both the Champions League and … [Read more...] about Luck of the draw?
Croatians on crash course for Wembley
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The only two remaining Croatians in Champions League (Luka Modrić, Real Madrid and Mario Mandžukić, Bayern Munich) have been paired on opposite sides of the semifinal draw Friday, meaning the two can battle it out on May 25th in London, England for European glory at Wembley. First things first though- the semifinals. Mandžukić and Bayern Munich will open up at home against … [Read more...] about Croatians on crash course for Wembley
Croatia move to #4 in world rankings
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In their most significant jump in the FIFA world rankings since taking third place at the 1998 World Cup, Croatia have moved five spots in April's edition, up to #4 in the world. Wins over Serbia and Wales in March propelled the Vatreni past Portugal, Columbia, England, Italy and the Netherlands. We can argue all day about the inaccuracies of the FIFA world ranking system, … [Read more...] about Croatia move to #4 in world rankings
Mandžukić scores to put Bayern into last 4
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Mario Mandžukić's fine season continued Wednesday night in Torino, Italy when Bayern Munich took a 2-0 first leg lead against Italian champions Juventus. Mandžukić got the start but was carded in just the seventh minute of play, meaning he will miss Bayern's first leg semifinal match versus either Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund or Barcelona. The draw will be held this Friday. … [Read more...] about Mandžukić scores to put Bayern into last 4
Modrić, Real Madrid march into Champions League semis
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Photo: UEFA Luka Modrić played the full 90 minutes for Real Madrid Tuesday night as Los Blancos took a comfortable 3-0 first leg into Istanbul versus Galatasaray. Everything looked to be in cruise control for Real Madrid as Ronaldo scored in the seventh minute, meaning Galatasaray would have to score five goals to go through. With Madrid up 1-0 going into the break, … [Read more...] about Modrić, Real Madrid march into Champions League semis
