After a magnificent performance on Tuesday, Croatian fans’ hopes are sky high. Along with the fans, it looks like every major media outlet in Europe has labeled Croatia as a favorite to make it to the final. From dark horse, to possible expulsion, to the top team in the tournament, this has been one hell of a ride in such a small amount of time. That rollercoaster of … [Read more...] about Croatia vs Portugal – Breaking A Curse
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Barca fall in Paris, Porto shock Shakhtar
By 34 CommentsTuesday Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona never got it going against an Ibrahimović-less PSG side in Paris Tuesday night, losing 3-2. The Barca defense had holes all night long, letting PSG get away with soft goals. Rakitić was responsible for PSG's second goal as he did not cover Marco Verratti properly on the back post following a corner. He was subbed off in the 69th minute … [Read more...] about Barca fall in Paris, Porto shock Shakhtar
Say Goodbye to Hollywood, Mandza
By 80 CommentsIf Super Mario was ever planning on an acting career after his footballing days are over, he should stop right now. Early yesterday, Index.hr released a story saying that Croatian striker Mario Mandžukić was leaving the national team and would not be traveling to Brazil. Coincidentally, an Index reporter caught up with Mandza as he was leaving the hotel. Mandžukić comes … [Read more...] about Say Goodbye to Hollywood, Mandza
Champions League Final 4
By 87 CommentsThe cream has risen to the top. And only four clubs remain in battle for Europe's Holy Grail. Tuesday marks the beginning of the Champions League semifinals where Atletico Madrid take on Chelsea in the Spanish capital. Chelsea, who currently sit in second place in the English Premiership behind Liverpool, will have their hands full with a revamped Atletico side led by … [Read more...] about Champions League Final 4
Mandžukić, Bayern Munich lock up Bundesliga crown
By 14 CommentsTo no one's surprise, Bayern Munich won the 2013-14 Bundesliga title. But it's how they did it what's most interesting. For the second straight season, the German giants have completely obliterated the competition. Last year, Bayern drew four times and only lost once, winning the league by an astounding 25 points over fellow Champions League finalists Borussia … [Read more...] about Mandžukić, Bayern Munich lock up Bundesliga crown
Champions League Elite 8
By 36 CommentsBoth Luka Modrić and Mario Mandžukić are chasing the European 'treble' this season in club play before the World Cup kicks off in June. Real Madrid dismantled Schalke in the Round of 16 and will play another German club in the quarterfinals, Borussia Dortmund, who prevented Los Blancos from playing in the final last year. Bayern Munich made easy work of Arsenal and will head to … [Read more...] about Champions League Elite 8
Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
By 200 CommentsGermany Photo: Reuters/ MICHAELA REHLE Super Mario Mandžukić and Bayern Munich continue to plow through the competition after registering a 3-1 win over Hamburger SV on Saturday. The former Dinamo Zagreb striker started and played the full 90 minutes in the win. Mario put Bayern on the board just before the halftime whistle by getting past the Hamburg defense and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
Croatians Around Europe *XII*
By 178 CommentsGermany Photo: Reuters/Fabian Bimmer Should Ivica Olić start against Iceland? The former Dinamo Zagreb striker, scored a breathtaking game winning goal in the 69th minute of play against Borusiia Dortmund on Saturday. The Croatian international cut left from the right side and blasted home a left-footed strike past a diving Roman Weindenfeller off the far post. The … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XII*
Pictures worth 1,000 words
By 37 CommentsThe Croatian national football team is one week away from knowing if they will be among 31 other teams at next year's World Cup in Brazil. In their way: a two-legged playoff with Iceland on November 15th in Reykjavík and November 19th in Zagreb. CroatianSports.com will dedicate the next week to covering everything you need to know about the players, tactics and what the … [Read more...] about Pictures worth 1,000 words