Photo: AP 'Super' Mario Mandžukić beat out Luka Modrić for the 2012 Croatian 'player of the year'. After an average end to the season at Wolfsburg, Mandžukić dazzled in Poland where he scored three goals in as many games at Euro 2012, joining the likes of Mario Gomez, Mario Balotelli, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Torres and Alan Dzagoev for most goals at the tournament. … [Read more...] about Mandžukić grabs Croatian POY, Srna best goal for Shakhtar
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Has Mandžukić peaked in Munich?
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Written by Vedran Ćavara Mario Mandžukić has been red hot lately; coming off an impressive Euro 2012 tournament. His impressive play carried over into his club campaign where he has bagged a total of 12 goals for Bayern thus far. Teammate Thomas Muller isn't far behind with 11 goals from all competitions. Since he has been in such prolific form, one would think … [Read more...] about Has Mandžukić peaked in Munich?
Fair or foul from Shakhtar?
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Photo: theTimes.co.uk Darijo Srna and Shakhtar Donetsk are through to the Champions League knockout round; but at what cost? With Danish champions Nordsjaelland up 1-0 in the 26th minute, play was whistled down due to an injury at midfield. Common fair play protocol calls for the team defending at the time of the foul to kick the ball back to the opposing club's goalie … [Read more...] about Fair or foul from Shakhtar?
Operation: #SviZajedno
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CroatianSports.com is proud to launch Operation: #SviZajedno. Take a photo of yourself saluting our Generals and post to your Social Media with the hashtag #SviZajedno. You may also copy and paste the following description which will help make this campaign viral and produce a set of photographs from all over the world with Croatians saluting! CroatianSports.com will be … [Read more...] about Operation: #SviZajedno
Srna assist not enough vs. Chelsea
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It took until November, but Shakhtar have finally lost their first competitive match of the season; to reigning Champions League holders Chelsea FC at the death. Captain Darijo Srna led his undefeated Ukrainian champions into Stamford Bridge Wednesday night knowing that another victory against Chelsea would put them into the knockout stages of Europe's elite club competition. … [Read more...] about Srna assist not enough vs. Chelsea
Mandžukić nets twice, takes Bundesliga scoring lead
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Photo: Caught Offside Croatian striker Mario Mandžukić is getting service in Munich, and is not disappointing his new team. The 26 year-old Mandžukić was bought by German giants Bayern Munich after a superb Euro 2012 campaign, where he scored three goals in three games this past summer. He hasn't let off the gas yet. On Tuesday night, against former club Wolfsburg, … [Read more...] about Mandžukić nets twice, takes Bundesliga scoring lead
Mandžukić Showing his Worth
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Photo: SkySports.com Written by Vedran Ćavara There he was, heading two beautiful goals into the net against Ireland, putting a dagger into their hopes of winning the game. The 'he' I speak of, is of course, Mario Mandžukić. Mandžukić was a doubt to start the EURO's at forward for Croatia, with most pundits believing that Bilić would instead start Ivica Olić at … [Read more...] about Mandžukić Showing his Worth
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XI*
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SCOTLAND Jelavić converts penalty for Rangers Nikica Jelavić played the full 90 minutes for Rangers on Saturday and converted a 69th minute penalty kick against Aberdeen to give the Scottish giants the full three points on the day. Jelavić put a tough ball through the box as he slid across the penalty area which followed with a foul and a Rangers penalty. … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XI*
CARDIAC CROATS WIN IN SPLIT
By 96 CommentsPhoto: Ante Čizmić/Cropix Mandžukić, Kalinić seal 3 points for Croatia It only took one shot from Georgia in March to defeat Croatia 1-0. Well, the Georgians nearly did it again in June. With Croatians worldwide knowing not to take this Georgia team lightly due to their stubborn bunker, the Croatian national side came out firing in the opening minutes in front of a … [Read more...] about CARDIAC CROATS WIN IN SPLIT
