Robert Uvanović live from South Africa Since my last post, the 2010 World Cup has been turned on its head! With tournament favorites Brazil crashing out in a surprise 2-1 loss to the Netherlands and the most impressive team of the group stages, Argentina, crashing to a 4-0 defeat to Germany, this might not be South America's tournament after all. Germany's … [Read more...] about UVANOVIĆ REPRESENTS IN JOBURG
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WORLD CUP GROUP WRAP-UP
By 16 CommentsRobert Uvanović reporting from South Africa It’s been an up and down week for me here in Pretoria as the USA were dumped out of the tournament by a young, but talented Ghana team, only a few days after their stunning, last-gasp defeat of Algeria which put them into the Round of 16. The scenes at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium after Landon Donovan had struck in … [Read more...] about WORLD CUP GROUP WRAP-UP
SOUTH AFRICA CHECKS IN
By 33 CommentsRobert Uvanović live from South Africa Having touched down in South Africa nine days ago, I must say the atmosphere here is simply electric and not just when Bafana Bafana play. I will say it hurts my heart deeply when I drive by apartments and hotels that have all 32 World Cup country flags flying and do not see Croatia there. Not having Croatia in this tournament … [Read more...] about SOUTH AFRICA CHECKS IN
CORRUPTION IN CROATIAN SOCCER
By 17 CommentsWritten by Branko 'King Bronk' Tomasović In the background of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, a new match fixing scandal has erupted back home in Croatia. "Calciopoli", a term synonymous with Italian soccer corruption, now has its Croatian equivalent: "Operation Offside." According to the Associated Press, Croatian police have detained 22 individuals on suspicion of … [Read more...] about CORRUPTION IN CROATIAN SOCCER
GREECE LAY AN EGG VS. SOUTH KOREA
By 5 CommentsGREECE COULDN'T MANAGE THE KOREANS Croatia's main competition in Euro 2012 qualifying, Greece, had an absolutely horrible showing today in their World Cup opener against South Korea. In the 7th minute, Greece conceded a stupid foul by the corner flag and left a Korean wide open on the following free kick for the opening goal. Seven minutes into the second half, A Greek … [Read more...] about GREECE LAY AN EGG VS. SOUTH KOREA
WORLD CUP: FAIR OR FOUL?
By 51 CommentsThe above photo can be found on the back cover of World Cup 2010 sticker books all across Croatia. The books contain bios for all 32 WC teams (and Croatia) and gives fans the chance to collect stickers of all the players to complete their book. However, take a closer look at the back cover. Is it just me or is Ronaldinho/Drogba sticking a banana in Wayne Rooney's musket … [Read more...] about WORLD CUP: FAIR OR FOUL?
CSR AT THE WORLD CUP
By 13 CommentsRobert U. has confirmed that he will be reporting out of South Africa during the World Cup for CSR. CSR is looking for reports, video and interviews of the overall atmosphere of the first 'Croatia-less' World Cup since 1994. But what does Prva Generacija and other CSR readers want to know or see from South Africa in the coming weeks? Just like CSR did for the Igor Štimac and … [Read more...] about CSR AT THE WORLD CUP
2010 WORLD CUP PICK ‘EM
By 5 CommentsThe official start of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa is now only one month away. Although the Vatreni did not qualify, it doesn't mean that Croatians and their friends can't have some fun picking the games while the World Cup is going on. You don't have to be a soccer genius to participate and it costs nothing. World Cup Pick 'em is exactly like picking your very own … [Read more...] about 2010 WORLD CUP PICK ‘EM