Dejan Lovren was supposed to be Liverpool's anchor at defense this season. In his first year in England last season, Lovren was a beast in the back for Southampton. Following his success, a requested move to Liverpool in the summer of 2014 was finally granted. But instead of success, Lovren has only received criticism in these times of turmoil for the 25 year-old Croatian … [Read more...] about Bad Luck Lovren
Archives for February 2015
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 22
By 38 CommentsDinamo met with a stubborn Osijek team on Sunday in front of 4,000 fans at Gradski Vrt and came out with a 1-1 draw. Osijek is coming off a huge win against Split last week and was still feeding off the high momentum they gained. After Domagoj Pavačić scored the opening goal of the game in the 26th minute when he beat Zvonimir Mikulić with a one on one, Osijek … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 22
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 15
By 12 CommentsMark Terrill- Associated Press The never ending saga towards Lionel Hollins’ decision making continues in Brooklyn. Bojan Bogdanovic was inserted back into the starting lineup for the third time this season against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. The move benefitted the team greatly, as Bogdanovic scored 18 points on seven of thirteen shooting. It was one of his best … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 15
CroatianSports.com Turns 7!
By 46 CommentsFebruary 22nd marks the 7-year anniversary of the CroatianSoccerReport/ CroatianSports.com launch back in 2008. First and foremost, Denis and I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the site by writing an article, leaving a comment, spreading the kind word or directing healthy criticism our way. (We know it comes with the territory being Croatian, no … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com Turns 7!
Croatians Around Europe *XXVII*
By 39 CommentsSPAIN Mario Mandžukić and French teammate Antoine Griezmann are peaking at the perfect time for Atletico Madrid. In a 3-0 win over Almeria on Saturday, Mandza converted a penalty in the 13th minute before assisting on both Griezmann goals in the 20th and 29th minutes. The first was a cool little pass at midfield, keeping the Frenchman just onside with the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXVII*
Rijeka 3 – 0 Hajduk Split: The Tides Have Changed in the Jadranski Derby
By 38 CommentsIn the past 60 matches between Hajduk Split and Rijeka, Hajduk has won 27 times while 17 have ended in a draw. Hajduk has historically been among the cream-of-the-crop in not only the HNL, but in the Yugo first league as well, consistently winning titles over the likes of Dinamo Zagreb, Crvena Zvezda, and Partizan. But in recent days, Hajduk’s dominance has … [Read more...] about Rijeka 3 – 0 Hajduk Split: The Tides Have Changed in the Jadranski Derby
OFFICIAL: Miocic vs. Hunt
By 15 CommentsUFC Fight Night 65 was officially announced by the UFC today. A heavyweight bout between Mark Hunt (10-9-1 MMA, 5-3-1 UFC) and Stipe Miocic (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) will headline the event in South Australia’s capital of Adelaide. According to the official UFC rankings, Stipe Miocic is ranked 4th in the world followed by Hunt at 5th. This fight has all the makings of a … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: Miocic vs. Hunt
Dear Zdravko Mamić,
By 43 CommentsPlease hire Diego Simeone as the head coach for the Croatian national team. Even though you probably won't read this, I'm hoping someone close to you passes on the message. W'eve already given up on asking you to leave, so let's just call it a draw. You do something that makes us happy for a year, and you line your big fat pockets with the money that floods in with the … [Read more...] about Dear Zdravko Mamić,