It was what we could expect from a Croatian friendly. A simple training exercise days before the Vatreni take off for Brazil against an African team that will catch the World Cup from the comfort of their own homes. Manager Niko Kovač used 17 Croatian players in the 2-1 win over Mali in Osijek; with Wolfsburg midfielder Ivan Perišić supplying both goals. In the 15th … [Read more...] about Perišić double earns Croatia 2-1 win over Mali
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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 set to impress in Madrid CL finale
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Atletico Madrid won La Liga. Real Madrid won Copa del Rey. And the two Spanish clubs will meet in Lisbon, Portugal this Saturday (2:45PM ET kickoff) to battle it out for the Champions League crown. Luka Modrić is expected to start alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in this match before he joins the Croatian national team for pre-World Cup … [Read more...] about Modrić set to impress in Madrid CL finale
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
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti: “Hajduk Živi Vječno”
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Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti today replied to an invitation from sister city Split, Croatia and mayor Ivo Baldasar to attend this year's Sv. Duje celebration on the Dalmatian coast. Although the City of Angels mayor is unable to make it to Croatia, he signs off the letter with "Hajduk Živi Vječno" at the bottom. Obviously Mayor Garcetti understands the importance … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti: “Hajduk Živi Vječno”
Modrić wins Copa del Rey, Mandžukić scores in Pokal semi
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It's been the Luka Modrić/Mario Mandžukić show lately on CroatianSports.com, but when your best two players are winning trophies with arguably Europe's best two teams, it must be talked about. On Wednesday, Luka Modrić played the full 90 minutes in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over hated rivals FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey Final. Although Modrić had a quiet match in yet … [Read more...] about Modrić wins Copa del Rey, Mandžukić scores in Pokal semi
Bilić & Besiktas on their way
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Following Euro 2012, Slaven Bilić packed his bags and moved his managerial skills to Moscow, trading in his six years as Croatia head coach for the Russian Premier League. He brought in defender Vedran Ćorluka from Tottenham and was expected to get new club, Lokomotiv Moscow, into European play. But it was not meant to be as Lokomotiv finished mid-table and seven … [Read more...] about Bilić & Besiktas on their way
Tuesday Night Funnies: Great Scott!
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What's worse? The new Scotland away kit? Or the fact that Croatia lost twice to them this past qualifying campaign? In an attempt to brighten up the squad's colors, the Scottish FA have chosen to go the pink and gold route for their 2014-15 away kits, mimicking a 6 year-old girl's AYSO team. I'm all for change but this is a bit much. How is a grown man supposed … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Great Scott!
Halilović Barça-bound
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It appears 17 year-old Dinamo Zagreb 'wunder kind' Alen Halilović is finally on his way out of Zagreb. After months of speculation where he would play after his Dinamo Zagreb contract expired, we found out Thursday that Spanish champions FC Barcelona beat out Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Manchester City for the services of the kid. On his official Twitter page Thursday, … [Read more...] about Halilović Barça-bound
