Happy 6th Birthday to CroatianSports.com! On February 22nd, 2008, Denis and I officially flipped the switch at CroatianSoccerReport.com following Croatia's dismantling of England in Euro 2008 qualifying. Six years later, we could not have imagined this passion project to have gone any better. From interviews with the likes of Niko Kranjčar, Igor Štimac, Luka Modrić and … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com Turns 6!
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Croatians Around Europe *XXI*
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ENGLAND 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*
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SPAIN 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*
Don’t forget about the 21’s
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In all the hype of Croatia reaching the 2014 World Cup and playing the opening match against Brazil, we all (rightfully so) forgot about our U-21's who are still hot, even after the departure of manager Niko Kovač to the senior side. As Luka Modrić and company were celebrating their World Cup berth at Maksimir on November 19th, the young guns had just finished gutting Latvia … [Read more...] about Don’t forget about the 21’s
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*
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*
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
World Cup 2014: Pros & Cons
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Written by Nepoznat As the 2014 World Cup draw for Brazil approaches, it's worth noting that there are both good and bad with each draw scenario. Ahh, yes the old adage is true that we must take the good with the bad; the yin with the yang, if you will. So what are some of the pros and cons regarding the draw for next year's World Cup? Below are … [Read more...] about World Cup 2014: Pros & Cons
Cardiac Croats leave it for the end
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Well, we're definitely getting our money's worth with this Croatian team. For a second straight qualifying campaign, Croatia will require a two-legged playoff tie in order to make it to the big dance. But unlike Turkey two years ago, this one's a bit different. Croatia crushed Turkey 3-0 on the road in 2011 and all but ended the tie before the two teams even stepped … [Read more...] about Cardiac Croats leave it for the end
