Guys, it's happening. Crottenham 2.0 is on the horizon, and Bilic has once again managed to have Englishmen shitting themselves. In the past 5 days we've seen West Ham send requests to Chicarito, Halilovic, and Nikica Jelavic. The crazy thing, aside from Jelavic, is that he actually may sign all of them. Bilic's offseason reminds me of the guy in college who finally musters up … [Read more...] about Halilovic and Jelavic to West Ham?
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Fantasy Futbol is here!
By 6 CommentsLEAGUE CODE: 1523928-369480 Last year, we saw the biggest number of participants join our Fantasy Premier League. This year, we're expecting an even bigger crowd, which means even more bragging rights. Fantasy returns to CroatianSports.com for a 6th year running. It’s completely free and keeps the season interesting even when the big teams aren’t facing off against … [Read more...] about Fantasy Futbol is here!
Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
By 134 CommentsSPAIN Ivan Rakitic scored his 12th goal of the season on Sunday as Sevilla beat Espanyol 4-1 to keep their Champions League hopes very much alive. Rakitic was brought on in the 62nd minute after playing midweek, and was quiet until the goal in the 89th minute, where he gathered Nico Pareja's long pass and finished into the corner of the net. Sevilla are now just three … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
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By 143 CommentsENGLAND Photo: Southampton FC Dejan Lovren got the start for Southampton on Saturday and played 88 minutes before being subbed out and stretchered off with a leg injury. But well before that, with the game 1-0 in Southampton's favor in the 31st minute, Lovren volleyed home a corner kick right inside the left post from the middle of the box. He had a Sunderland … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXI*
Croatians Around Europe *XX*
By 207 CommentsSPAIN Luka Modrić shined bright for Real Madrid in their 1-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday. Modrić assisted on the lone goal, as Pepe headed home his free kick, and was a big source of creativity and distribution for Madrid. He created three chances, had four successful dribbles and picked up a yellow card in the 14th minute. With the Atletico-Barcelona 0-0 … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XX*
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By 120 CommentsENGLAND 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*
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By 65 CommentsENGLAND (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*
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By 120 CommentsGermany Photo: Reuters: MICHAEL DALDER Bayern Munich took the first half off then scored two second half goals to beat Hannover 2-0. Former Dinamo Zagreb striker, "Super Mario Mandžukić" capitalized on Bayern's 68% possession and scored the opening goal just six minutes after the break. Mario seemed to be in the right place at the right time as he calmly left … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *V*
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By 107 CommentsGERMANY Mario Mandžukić got the nod from new Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola in their season opener against Borussia Monchengladbach Friday night. 'Super' Mario played up top as the lone striker as Guardiola pledged a 4-1-4-1 formation in his maiden Bundesliga match. With Bayern up 1-0 early after an Arjen Robben strike in the 12th minute, Mandžukić would … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *I*