The president of FIFA, Sepp Blatter, has announced this afternoon that he will be stepping down from his position as the head of the world football governing body. The 79-year-old Swiss native has been in office since 1998 and is reliqueshing his position amid charges filed against several top FIFA officials. Blatter won in a landslide victory in re election only … [Read more...] about *BREAKING * Sepp Blatter Steps Down as FIFA President
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Mission Šimunić: COMPLETE!
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Illustration: Drago Teskač And the final donation comes in from Sweden! Congratulations to everyone that has supported this cause, and more importantly, donated. We not only hit our goal but we did it 24 hours before deadline. Alright boys and girls, we're down the final stretch of a campaign we only started four days ago. The "Joe Simunic: Za Dom Spremni" fund only … [Read more...] about Mission Šimunić: COMPLETE!
The Homeland has heard us (17 to go)
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Late Monday afternoon, Croatian media outlets 24Sata and Večernji List reported on our (CroatianSports.com) Joe Šimunić campaign and how we would like to raise $5000 to pay the fine he received for chanting "ZA DOM SPREMNI" to fans at Maksimir after Croatia's 2-0 win over Iceland to book their spot at the World Cup in Brazil. Does Joe need the money to pay the fine? NO. … [Read more...] about The Homeland has heard us (17 to go)
Croatia lose minimal ground in FIFA rankings
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After a disastrous June that saw #4 ranked Croatia lose 1-0 to Scotland in a World Cup qualifier and then lose 1-0 again a few days later to Portugal in a friendly, the Vatreni have only fallen down to #8 in the July edition of the FIFA world rankings. Confederations Cup winners Brazil move into the 9 spot while Croatia's group A counterparts in UEFA qualifying, Belgium, round … [Read more...] about Croatia lose minimal ground in FIFA rankings
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?
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
CROATIA FALLS 1 SPOT
By 8 CommentsI would first of all like to apologize to all our readers as I was not able to post anything for the past two weeks due to my computer being in the shop. Denis did a great job taking the full work load as I was absent from reporting so I thank him for that. Back to business. Croatia fell one spot in the FIFA World Rankings this month due to their 1-1 draw in Scotland. We … [Read more...] about CROATIA FALLS 1 SPOT
