Germany 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*
Archives for March 2012
Barracudas Coming to California
By 19 CommentsPhoto: Croatia.org The Croatian national water polo team will face the Unites States in their final exhibition match before the London Olympics kick off in August. The friendly will be played at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena, California (located 10 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles) on Friday, June 1st 2012 with a 6:30PM start. CroatianSports.com will … [Read more...] about Barracudas Coming to California
Nash: “Spurs Not In Top 4 Without Modrić”
By 37 CommentsPhoto:AP CroatianSports.com caught up with lifelong Tottenham Hotspur fan and 2-time NBA MVP Steve Nash after the Phoenix Suns 103-86 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday night at Staples Center. Nash stated that he would be happy with acquiring current Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho for the same position at Tottenham if Harry Redknapp left for the England … [Read more...] about Nash: “Spurs Not In Top 4 Without Modrić”
Jelavić Strikes Again!
By 43 CommentsPhoto: TheFA.com Same celebration. Different game. Don't let the picture deceive you; three days after his goal against Swansea, Nikica Jelavić is celebrating again. This time he slammed home past Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet in the 24th minute off a fantastic cross from teammate Magaye Gueye. The near post one-timer was cool and collected as Jelavić didn't … [Read more...] about Jelavić Strikes Again!
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXVII*
By 195 CommentsENGLAND Photo: EvertonFC.com Nikica Jelavić played the full match for Everton at midweek in a 1-0 loss to Arsenal. Jelavić committed four fouls and only managed one shot on goal as Arsenal controlled ball possession for 62% of the match. Jelavić was called for an obvious flop during the match, following a chase with a Gunner defender. But Everton and Jelavić made up … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXVII*
TOTTENHAM COMING STATESIDE…
By 12 CommentsPhoto:LA Galaxy Tottenham Hotspur announced today that they will be coming back to the States for a two-game American tour to play MLS champions Los Angeles Galaxy at The Home Depot Center (July 24th) and New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena (July 31st). But before you go out and start buying tickets for either of these two friendlies, just know that Luka Modrić and/or … [Read more...] about TOTTENHAM COMING STATESIDE…
What if Modrić went to Chelsea?
By 124 CommentsPhoto: COYS Chelsea wanted it. Luka Modrić wanted it. But Tottenham would not sell their little Croatian magician. Everything is 'hunky dory' at White Hart Lane at the moment, with Spurs on track to make their second Champions League appearance in three years and a possible FA Cup to cap off their campaign, however there was a time in August 2011 when Modrić and … [Read more...] about What if Modrić went to Chelsea?
Stipe Miocic Exclusive Interview
By 23 CommentsPhoto: AFP Undefeated (8-0) MMA heavyweight Stipe Miocic joined CroatianSports.com in our Sunday Night LIVE show March 18th at 9PM (ET). The 29 year-old Croatian American was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and is coming off a first round knockout over Phil de Fries at UFC on FUEL 1 in Omaha, Nebraska two weeks ago. Miocic is quickly climbing up the UFC Heavyweight … [Read more...] about Stipe Miocic Exclusive Interview
Pokrajac vs. Maldonado at UFC on Fuel 3
By 8 CommentsAccording to reports from MMAJunkie.com today, Fabio Maldonado has verified he is facing Igor Pokrajac at UFC on Fuel 3 on May 15th in Virginia. Pokrajac was originally slated to face Thiago Silva but that fight was scrapped due to Silva being promoted to … [Read more...] about Pokrajac vs. Maldonado at UFC on Fuel 3