Photo: Jutarnji.hr How things can change in only one month. The goal was set simple: win in Greece and Croatia would book their ticket to Euro 2012. Even with a draw in Athens, Croatia would still get the deed done with a home victory against Latvia four days later. The plan was in effect the night of October 7th, 2011 in Piraeus. Greece was held scoreless at halftime … [Read more...] about From ZERO To EURO
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FIFA says Sammir can be Damir
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Photo: UEFA FIFA, the governing body for world football, has cleared Brazilian-born Dinamo Zagreb striker Jorge Sammir Cruz Campos to play for Croatia on the international stage. The 24 year-old moved to Croatia in 2006 at the age of 19 to play for Dinamo Zagreb on loan from Brazilian club Atletico Paranaense. He was later bought by the current Croatian champions and has … [Read more...] about FIFA says Sammir can be Damir
Late Croatian Effort Not Enough
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The streets around Zagreb Arena were alive, as fans poured in to watch #14 Croatia play #4 Russia. With an unsuccessful resume in futsal thus far, Many never thought that the Croatians would make it this far. Written by Matt 'TheGoldenChild' Lebo @SportsFile The mini Vatreni were riding a wave of confidence after their spectacular shootout victory against #8 … [Read more...] about Late Croatian Effort Not Enough
Russ Trying to trade in his Bratwurst for Ćevapčići
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Photo: SkySports.com SkySports.com has reported that 26-year old Wolfsburg center-back Marco Russ has applied for Croatian citizenship and has intentions to play for Slaven Bilić' Croatia squad in this summer's Euro 2012; should the paperwork go through. Russ is eligible for Croatian papers through his wife, Janina, who is only half Croatian. Russ is German-born and started … [Read more...] about Russ Trying to trade in his Bratwurst for Ćevapčići
Diehl Sports ‘Croatia NY’ After SB XLVI Win
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Photo:AP New York Giants offensive guard David Diehl earned his second Super Bowl ring Sunday night in Indianapolis. The Chicago-born Diehl comes from a German father and a Croatian mother. He traveled to Croatia for the first time in the summer of 2011 to track his roots down. Diehl wears a large Grb tattoo proudly on his left arm and visited Hajduk's Poljud Stadion last … [Read more...] about Diehl Sports ‘Croatia NY’ After SB XLVI Win
Croatia vs. Serbia: Showdown in Belgrade ‘LIVE’
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WATCH CROATIA VS. SERBIA 'LIVE' FRIDAY @ 2:15PM (Eastern) Photo: Ante Cizmic/CROPIX The Croatian national handball team has jumped through all the necessary hoops to make the Euro 2012 semifinals. Their prize: a date with Serbia Friday night at 2:15PM(ET) in the Serbian capital of Belgrade. With a win, Croatia could be well on their way back to handball prominence … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Serbia: Showdown in Belgrade ‘LIVE’
‘SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE’ presented by Grgich Hills
By 43 CommentsSpecial thanks to Grgich Hills for sponsoring this show with a beautiful 2007 Cabernet from their collection. Find the rest of their world-class wines at grgich.com. Tonight, we will discuss the current Euro 2012 Handball tournament as well as the water polo championships Croatia is taking part in. And with only one week left in the winter transfer window, which Croatian … [Read more...] about ‘SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE’ presented by Grgich Hills
Barracudas lose to Germans, need help from Serbia
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Photo: Jutarnji The Croatian national water polo team was supposed to have no problem qualifying for a quarterfinal berth after their loss to Serbia on Thursday at the 2012 European water polo championships. They only had Germany and Spain to take care of to make that happen. However, after an incredibly slow start on Saturday put Croatia down 7-3 at halftime to the … [Read more...] about Barracudas lose to Germans, need help from Serbia
Cowboys Round Up Perfect Group Record
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Photo: Dražen Aleksić/ CroPix Written by Ante Kvartuč/Matt 'GoldenChild' Lebo Croatia's national handball side, the Cowboys, completed a perfect group record at the 2012 European championships in Serbia after a fairly easy 26-20 win over Norway Friday night. With the victory, and previous wins over Slovenia and Iceland, Croatia ensure themselves that maximum … [Read more...] about Cowboys Round Up Perfect Group Record
