It was what we could expect from a Croatian friendly. A simple training exercise days before the Vatreni take off for Brazil against an African team that will catch the World Cup from the comfort of their own homes. Manager Niko Kovač used 17 Croatian players in the 2-1 win over Mali in Osijek; with Wolfsburg midfielder Ivan Perišić supplying both goals. In the 15th … [Read more...] about Perišić double earns Croatia 2-1 win over Mali
Archives for May 2014
French Open: Cilic, Karlovic, Tomljanovic through to Round of 32
By 8 CommentsDespite going 3-5 in the first round at this year's French Open, Croatia will have three representatives in the third round at a Grand Slam for the first time in some years. Marin Cilić advanced as expected, Ivo Karlović has come into form at just the right time, and Ajla Tomljanović's steady improvement sees her enter the third round for the first time ever at a Grand Slam, … [Read more...] about French Open: Cilic, Karlovic, Tomljanovic through to Round of 32
Croatia vs. Brazil in Los Angeles
By 115 CommentsCroatianSports.com has teamed up with St. Anthony's Croatian Catholic Church in downtown Los Angeles to co-host a watch party for the opening game of the 2014 World Cup featuring Croatia vs. Brazil. The match takes place on Thursday, June 12th with a 1PM kickoff time, however, we encourage all to come an hour early. Croatians and friends of all ages are welcome. We expect a … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Brazil in Los Angeles
Miocic ready to battle in Brazil
By 8 CommentsIt will be Croatia vs. Brazil a few weeks early for MMA fans as Cleveleand born Croatian heavyweight Stipe Miocic returns to the octagon versus Brazilian Fabio Maldonado. Miocic gave the Crippler a candid phone interview this week, where he discussed his up coming fight, Croatia's chances in the upcoming World Cup and also gave his take on sex before a fight. Miocic's … [Read more...] about Miocic ready to battle in Brazil
Another one bites the dust
By 153 CommentsBBC Sport has reported that QPR midfielder Niko Kranjčar will miss the World Cup after injuring his hamstring in the first half versus Derby County this past Saturday in the Championship playoff game. Although Kranjčar will return to the Premiership next season (if he stays with QPR), at age 29, this very well may have been his last World Cup. Kranjčar would not have … [Read more...] about Another one bites the dust
Modrić: The morning after
By 235 CommentsSo what do you do if you're Luka Modrić and you've just helped Real Madrid win a record 10th Champions League title? Naturally, you cut your beautiful, long locks. That's right, we're all going to see a much different looking Luka Modrić at next month's World Cup in Brazil. The Real Madrid midfielder held his own while stars Ronaldo and Gareth Bale had mediocre nights … [Read more...] about Modrić: The morning after
Modrić set to impress in Madrid CL finale
By 216 CommentsAtletico Madrid won La Liga. Real Madrid won Copa del Rey. And the two Spanish clubs will meet in Lisbon, Portugal this Saturday (2:45PM ET kickoff) to battle it out for the Champions League crown. Luka Modrić is expected to start alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in this match before he joins the Croatian national team for pre-World Cup … [Read more...] about Modrić set to impress in Madrid CL finale
Strinić ruled out for World Cup
By 48 CommentsCroatia's first problem going into the World Cup has arrived. Left back Ivan Strinić is out. The Dnipro defender has ruptured his right quadriceps muscle in his leg and has been officially ruled out of making any trip to Brazil. Strinić has been capped for the Vatreni 32 times since 2010 and has become a pivotal part of the Croatian defense. Now the … [Read more...] about Strinić ruled out for World Cup