It's little too late for the Croatian national team as they have already returned home after failing to make it out of group stage at the 2014 World Cup. But as fans around the world try to figure out what happened to their lamented Vatreni, one thing clearly stands out. And Croatians weren't the only ones to see it. ESPNFC.com voted Dejan Lovren's penalty call … [Read more...] about Lovren penalty worst call of Group Stage
Archives for June 2014
Croatia thrash Cameroon, do or die with Mexico next
By 371 CommentsCroatia Starting XI: Pletikosa - Srna, Ćorluka, Lovren - Rakitić, Modrić, Olić, Sammir, Perišić - Mandžukić It wasn't the most attractive first half of football, but Croatia got the job done, entering halftime up 1-0 against Cameroon. An early Ivica Olić strike in the 11th minute gave Croatia the lead as Wolfsburg teammate Ivan Perišić found him across the box and … [Read more...] about Croatia thrash Cameroon, do or die with Mexico next
Who’s to blame for Croatia loss to Brazil?
By 227 CommentsWritten by Anthony Zoric (@anthonyzoric) Croatia fans have been dreaming for their team to play in a World Cup since 2006. After qualifying 2nd in their group after Belgium. Croatia drew Iceland in the two-legged playoff. Niko Kovač was named coach after a horrific campaign where Igor Štimac constantly changed formations and players. Croatia was lucky to be drawn … [Read more...] about Who’s to blame for Croatia loss to Brazil?
Summer Transfers are Heating Up
By 173 CommentsIn the midst of the World Cup action, club teams from all over Europe are gearing up for their upcoming seasons by dealing some of the World’s top talent. The most notable of these deals is surely Barcelona’s acquiring of Croatian star, Ivan Rakitić. The Swiss-born Rakitić spent the past four seasons with La Liga’s Sevilla, scoring 25 goals for the club, … [Read more...] about Summer Transfers are Heating Up
**FAN ZONE** St. Anthony’s Church, Los Angeles
By 96 CommentsOver 250 Croatians from the greater Los Angeles area gathered at St. Anthony's Catholic church in Los Angeles for the World Cup opener featuring Croatia and hosts Brazil. Although the Vatreni couldn't hang on to an early 1-0 lead, the atmosphere at St. Anthony's was electric throughout the day. We would like to thank St. Anthony's and CroatianRadioProgram for hosting such an … [Read more...] about **FAN ZONE** St. Anthony’s Church, Los Angeles
#flop
By 492 CommentsStarting Lineup: Pletikosa - Srna, Lovren, Ćorluka, Vrsaljko - Rakitić, Modrić, Perišić, Kovačić, Olić - Jelavić It's a shame Croatia can't get any calls against the world's elite in major tournaments. Two years ago against Spain at EURO 2012, Ćorluka was blatantly taken down in the box with no penalty call. Tonight in Sao Paulo, Fred wasn't even … [Read more...] about #flop
Sao Paulo: The night before
By 3 CommentsPete Novaković, who resides in Los Angeles, has volunteered his time while in Brazil for the World Cup to report for CroatianSports.com. The night before Croatia's epic World Cup match in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Croatian fans hit the streets to sing, dance, drink and mingle with fellow fans from all across the globe. Novaković will be in the stadium for the match on … [Read more...] about Sao Paulo: The night before