Photo: Bayern After being rested at the weekend for Bayern Munich's 4-0 Bundesliga win over Nurnberg, Mario Mandžukić returned to the starting lineup Tuesday night in Bayern's DFB Pokal semifinal clash with Ivica Olić's Wolfburg. Mandžukić, now being dubbed 'The Baron' in Germany for his aerial domination, opened up the scoring for Bayern in the 17th minute of play as … [Read more...] about ‘The Baron’ scores as Bayern reaches DFB Pokal final
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Croatians Around Europe *XX*
By 34 CommentsGermany Mario Mandžukić celebrates after scoring his second goal against Greuther on Saturday It was men against boys at the Allianz Arena on Saturday as Bayern München outclassed SpVgg Greuther Furth 2-0 in the first Bundesliga game of 2013. Super Mario Mandžukić started and played 85 minutes in the win. The former Dinamo Zagreb striker scored both of the goals … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XX*
Perišić completes move to Wolfsburg
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Photo: Bundesliga Ask and you shall receive. 23 year-old Ivan Perišić was not happy with his bench role at Borussia Dortmund, the current German champions, and requested a transfer in December in search of first-team football. The former Belgian Jupiler league scoring champion never earned a starting role in Dortmund in his season and a half at the club and will now … [Read more...] about Perišić completes move to Wolfsburg
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
OFFICIAL: OLIĆ TO WOLFSBURG
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Photo: Bundesliga Ivica Olić made it official Thursday afternoon from Munich. The 32 year-old Croatian striker will be joining 2009 Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg after Euro 2012, ending a three-year stint at Bayern Munich, where he scored 13 Bundesliga goals in 54 appearances. Olić helped Bayern Munich win the Bundesliga title and German Cup in 2010 but will forever be … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: OLIĆ TO WOLFSBURG
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXX*
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ENGLAND Photo: AP Nikica Jelavić did was he was supposed to do Saturay- score. But Everton could not hold a 1-0 halftime lead against crosstown rivals Liverpool in the FA Cup semifinal from Wembley. After a week of rest, Jelavić looked to have his batteries recharged, and it showed. Early in the first half, Jela got off a crisp bicycle kick from the center of the … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXX*
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXVIII*
By 227 CommentsGermany PHOTO: Bundesliga Ivan Perišić(center) thought he scored the game winner for Borussia Dortmund on Saturday In what will surely be the Bundesliga game of the year, Stuttgart came from behind twice to stun Borussia Dortmund 4-4 at Signal Iduna Park on Friday. Former Hajduk Split midfielder, Ivan Perišić, came on for Kevin Großkreutz in the 79th minute and … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXVIII*
Russ Trying to trade in his Bratwurst for Ćevapčići
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Photo: SkySports.com SkySports.com has reported that 26-year old Wolfsburg center-back Marco Russ has applied for Croatian citizenship and has intentions to play for Slaven Bilić' Croatia squad in this summer's Euro 2012; should the paperwork go through. Russ is eligible for Croatian papers through his wife, Janina, who is only half Croatian. Russ is German-born and started … [Read more...] about Russ Trying to trade in his Bratwurst for Ćevapčići
2011 ‘Bust of the Year’
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As voted on by CroatianSports.com Nation, the 2011 'Bust of the Year' will be shared by two Croatian soccer players: one capped and the other uncapped, respectively. Dejan Lovren and Srdjan Lakić did not live up to their potential in 2011. Srdjan Lakić was supposed to have an electric year after starting the 2010-11 season on fire for German Bundesliga club Kaiserslautern. … [Read more...] about 2011 ‘Bust of the Year’
