UEFA, European football's governing body, announced earlier this week that the 2020 European championships will not be hosted by a single country, nor by a joint bid for that matter, rather by the entire continent of Europe. ESPNFC.com has reported that at least 13 cities across Europe will be picked as hosts for the 24-team, 51-match tournament. 1. Is this better or … [Read more...] about A 2020 European Euro
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Jelavić saves Croatia from Macedonian miscue
By 230 CommentsPhoto: Net.hr STARTING XI vs. Macedonia: Pletikosa - Srna, Ćorluka, Šimunić, Strinić - Perišić, Vukojević, Modrić, Rakitić - Eduardo, Mandžukić The cardiac Croatians were at it again Friday night in Zagreb. After a hot start against Macedonia which nearly saw a goal from Eduardo in the opening minute, Croatia had little to show for the next hour in their … [Read more...] about Jelavić saves Croatia from Macedonian miscue
CROCOP Gets Decision in Zagreb
By 6 CommentsPhoto: Index.hr Mirko "CroCop" Filpović may have fought his last fight Saturday night in Zagreb against Ray Sefo. It was labeled CroCop's 'Final Fight' but there have reports that Filipović may continue to kick box. 37 year-old CroCop has a career MMA record of 27-10-2, however, Saturday night's fight looked more like an exhibition than anything else. The three round … [Read more...] about CROCOP Gets Decision in Zagreb
Sweden defeat Croatia 3-1—Postgame Show
By 285 CommentsCroatia v Sweden Match Highlights Post-game discussion following Croatia 3-1 loss to Sweden (choppy for first 40 seconds) SCROLL RIGHT FOR PREVIOUS UPDATES LIVE COVERAGE OF THE MATCH AVAILABLE ON CSR TWITTER Twitter.com/CroatianSoccer … [Read more...] about Sweden defeat Croatia 3-1—Postgame Show
Vatreni Get New Threads For Sweden Friendly
By 77 CommentsPhoto: Facebook/NikeHrvatska Croatia open up their 2012 campaign Wednesday night in Zagreb against Sweden in a friendly. It will be the first of three friendlies for the Vatreni as they prepare for Euro 2012 in June, where they will meet Ireland, Italy and Spain in group play. However, don't expect much from this match. With most players in the final run of their … [Read more...] about Vatreni Get New Threads For Sweden Friendly
POKRAJAC POST-FIGHT CHAT w/ THE CRIPPLER
By 25 CommentsI had the pleasure of covering UFC 140 in Toronto, Canada this past weekend; and what a weekend it was! The week started on Thursday with a one-on-one interview with UFC fighter and fellow Croatian Igor “The Duke” Pokrajac. The interview only lasted eight minutes but I chatted with Igor afterwards for about two hours. We talked about everything from the Croatian national … [Read more...] about POKRAJAC POST-FIGHT CHAT w/ THE CRIPPLER
KOSTELIĆ SLAYS BEAVER CREEK DEMONS
By 9 CommentsPhoto: cbc.ca Croatian alpine skier Ivica Kostelić finally got the monkey off his back in Beaver Creek, Colorado Thursday as he took first place for the very first time at the event, ousting Italian Cristian Deville by 0.14 seconds. Beaver Creek is a mountain that caused Kostelić to be carried off by ski patrol twice before and responsible for three of his career nine … [Read more...] about KOSTELIĆ SLAYS BEAVER CREEK DEMONS
17TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 2 CommentsCibalia Vinkovci 2-2 Dinamo Zagreb Dinamo fall in Vinkovci, drop points to Cibalia Photo: Vlado Kos/Cropix Dinamo Zagreb missed a golden opportunity Saturday night to go into the 10-week winter break with some momentum and an eight-point lead on Hajduk Split atop the HNL table. Instead, they were shocked by an 87th minute equalizer from Cibalia's Dino Kresinger … [Read more...] about 17TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
CROATIA GET TURKISH MONKEY OFF THEIR BACK, OFF TO EURO 2012!
By 176 CommentsPhoto: Drago Sopta/Cropix The croatian National side celebrate their Euro 2012 berth Tuesday night in Zagreb It's been a long journey through qualification, where coach Slaven Bilić's head has been called for, but in the end, Croatia will be one of the final 16 teams at Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine. After a dream 3-0 win in Istanbul this past Friday, Croatia … [Read more...] about CROATIA GET TURKISH MONKEY OFF THEIR BACK, OFF TO EURO 2012!