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Croatians Around Europe *XIX*

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ENGLAND In a rare start for Nikica Jelavić this season, the Croatian striker got the green light in Everton's FA Cup 3rd Round match against Niko Kranjčar's QPR. Jelavić not only played the full 90 minutes but he scored two goals in the 44th and 68th minutes in Everton's 4-0 win. The first was an impressive 23-yard strike from dead center after the QPR defense gave … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIX*

Happy New Year-Sretna Nova Godina!

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Happy New Year from the entire crew at CroatianSports.com! As we await Croatia's opening match against hosts Brazil at the 2014 World Cup, we wish you health and happiness as we close out 2013 and start fresh again in 2014. It's been an absolute pleasure debating, discussing and arguing everything from sports to politics with all of you this year as our online Croatian … [Read more...] about Happy New Year-Sretna Nova Godina!

Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*

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ENGLAND (Only England had games this week as Europe is on winter break)   Nikica Jelavić (above) nearly played hero on Boxing Day Thursday coming off the bench in the 76th minute against Sunderland. With the Black Cats up 1-0 late and Everton down a man as goalie Tim Howard was sent off in the first half, Jelavić drew a foul, managed a decent shot on goal and had … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*

Kovač eyes Sertic for 2014 debut

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Earlier in the week, Croatian national team manager Niko Kovač said he would scout 24 year-old Bordeaux midfielder Gregory Sertic once he finalized his Croatian papers in 2014. Sertic has already been capped five times by the French U-21 side, but never by the senior team. His birth country of France seems to be his priority for international football, but with that said, do … [Read more...] about Kovač eyes Sertic for 2014 debut

Modrić shines in European closers

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With European group stage games ending this week and the knockout rounds of Champions League and Europa League resuming after the winter break, let's breakdown which Croatian internationals will have a chance to lift some silverware when the second half of the season restarts in 2014. Luka Modrić scored a beauty from outside the box Tuesday in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over … [Read more...] about Modrić shines in European closers

Lijepa Naša to kick off World Cup

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 Croatian fans rejoice! The World Cup is set; and Croatia is going to start the party against hosts Brazil in Sao Paulo on June 12th with the whole world watching. Not many teams get to open up a World Cup, so as Croatians, we should feel honored and privileged that our little nation of 4.5 million people has the chance to be showcased at game #1 of the World Cup against … [Read more...] about Lijepa Naša to kick off World Cup

Croatia to open up World Cup vs. Brazil!

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  It's official! Croatia will be opening up the 2014 World Cup in Brazil against the hosts in front of the entire world. Although that sounds like an uphill climb, the rest of the group consists of Mexico and Cameroon. Brazil defeated Croatia 1-0 at the 2006 World Cup and Mexico defeated the Vatreni 1-0 in 2002. Croatia has never played an African side in the World … [Read more...] about Croatia to open up World Cup vs. Brazil!

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