Croatia 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
Archives for February 2012
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
Petrović Honored at All-Star Festivities
By 12 CommentsPhoto: TNT ScreenGrab New Jersey Nets sharp shooter Anthony Morrow paid homage to the late Dražen Petrović Saturday night during the three-point contest in Orlando, Florida. Morrow dawned a Nets throwback jersey with Petrović's retired #3 on the back. Morrow had the night's lowest score (14) in the first round of the contest which meant he would not be able to move on, … [Read more...] about Petrović Honored at All-Star Festivities
HNL BOYCOTT
By 74 CommentsPHOTO BY: NIKOLA SOLIĆ/REUTERS Due to the current state of the Croatian first division (HNL), the editors of CroatianSports.com have made the decision to join Index.hr in the boycott of Prva Liga reporting. Players are not being paid on a regular basis, clubs are individually boycotting league matches and games are being suspended. After a 10-week winter break, … [Read more...] about HNL BOYCOTT
Back with a Vengeance
By 43 CommentsPhoto by: Nir Elias/Reuters Hampering injuries and a lack of playing time in the EPL have many losing faith in Niko Kranjčar's ability to start for the Croatian National Team. But, if the past teaches us anything, Kranjčar is poised to have a huge showing in Euro 2012. It seems like only yesterday that Harry Redknapp brought over the young Croatian talent to join his … [Read more...] about Back with a Vengeance
From ZERO To EURO
By 71 CommentsPhoto: Jutarnji.hr How things can change in only one month. The goal was set simple: win in Greece and Croatia would book their ticket to Euro 2012. Even with a draw in Athens, Croatia would still get the deed done with a home victory against Latvia four days later. The plan was in effect the night of October 7th, 2011 in Piraeus. Greece was held scoreless at halftime … [Read more...] about From ZERO To EURO
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CroatianSports.com!
By 29 CommentsCroatianSports.com turns 4 today! February 22nd, 2008 marked the beginning of this crazy experiment where two guys from Southern California went out on a limb to spread the word about Croatian soccer through CroatianSoccerReport.com. Since, we have evolved into CroatianSports.com in October 2011 covering all Croatian sports including basketball, handball, MMA and of course, … [Read more...] about HAPPY BIRTHDAY CroatianSports.com!
FIFA says Sammir can be Damir
By 133 CommentsPhoto: UEFA FIFA, the governing body for world football, has cleared Brazilian-born Dinamo Zagreb striker Jorge Sammir Cruz Campos to play for Croatia on the international stage. The 24 year-old moved to Croatia in 2006 at the age of 19 to play for Dinamo Zagreb on loan from Brazilian club Atletico Paranaense. He was later bought by the current Croatian champions and has … [Read more...] about FIFA says Sammir can be Damir
Stipe “The Machine Gun” Miocic Unloads On De Fries
By 31 CommentsPhoto: ScreenGrab/UFC It took only 43 seconds for Stipe Miocic to knock out the formerly undefeated heavyweight Phil De Fries and improve his record to 8 wins and 0 losses. "I've got to keep my hands up, I guess," Miocic said of his early stumble. "I was fighting his fight. My coach said to fight my fight, and I did. I hit him, and I saw him wobble, and I saw … [Read more...] about Stipe “The Machine Gun” Miocic Unloads On De Fries