I didn't watch the game today. But I was following it online while at work. And I'm pretty sure I missed one of Super Mario's best games. Mario Mandžukić and Juventus had a huge Champions League Round of 16 match against German champions Bayern Munich, Mandžukić's former club. And it didn't look pretty. Juve fell behind Bayern 2-0 in the 55th minute and it looked as … [Read more...] about Mandžukić On A Mission Against Munich
Archives for February 2016
HNL Week 23: Dinamo Downs Rijeka, Hajduk Loses to Lokosi
By 29 CommentsDinamo Zagreb has secured a five-point lead at the top of the table after defeating Rijeka at Maksimir 3-0 on Sunday. The two sides contested for the top spot over the weekend, but Rijeka was unable to match the performance put on by Dinamo and suffered their first defeat of the season. Rijeka was the last club to remain undefeated until Sunday. With barely 40 … [Read more...] about HNL Week 23: Dinamo Downs Rijeka, Hajduk Loses to Lokosi
CroatianSports.com Turns 8!
By 16 CommentsFebruary 22nd, 2016 marks the 8-year anniversary of the CroatianSoccerReport/CroatianSports.com launch back in 2008. It's been an incredibly amazing ride; not only reporting on all things Croatian sports, but building friendships with our followers all across the globe. First and foremost, Denis and I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com Turns 8!
Los Croatos Shine Wednesday Night
By 32 CommentsReal Madrid might be seven points behind Barcelona in La Liga, but Los Blancos took a huge step Wednesday night in Italy to challenge their hated Spanish rivals for the Champions League crown this year. In the first leg of their Round of 16 clash with Roma, Cristiano Ronaldo did what he does best and scored a 57th minute curler from 18 yards out to put Real Madrid ahead after a … [Read more...] about Los Croatos Shine Wednesday Night
HNL Returns – Week 22
By 51 Comments2016 has started out much like 2015 ended: With Dinamo on top. Dinamo is continuing its six-game winning streak with another victory on Sunday against Zagreb on a nearly unplayable pitch at Kranjčevićeva. The abysmal field conditions only set an even better stage for the controversy that was to come midway through the second half. Zagreb started the match … [Read more...] about HNL Returns – Week 22
HNL Returns – Croatian Cup, Transfers, and Mamić Resigns
By 11 CommentsAction in the HNL is about to return after nearly two long and cold months of absence. A small preview of what is yet to come was seen yesterday in the final quarterfinal match of the Croatian Cup featuring Dinamo Zagreb and Inter Zaprešić. Dinamo came out victorious from the grounds at Zaprešić thanks to a 10th minute goal from Armin Hodžic. Dinamo will join the … [Read more...] about HNL Returns – Croatian Cup, Transfers, and Mamić Resigns
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 15
By 12 CommentsPhoto: USA Today The all-star break couldn't come sooner for the Brooklyn Nets. As they continue to go through a lost season, the Nets are playing for pride. Bojan Bogdanovic is trying to make the most of limited opportunities. The second-year guard scored seven points in 20 minutes of action against Indiana. It was another lackluster performance from Brooklyn, as they … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 15
Rumor Mill: Miocic Title Shot?
By 8 CommentsThis isn't as much of a rumor than it is a foregone conclusion. Why? Because it's coming straight from the horse's mouth: Stipe Miocic. And from MMAJunkie. CroatianSports.com's MMA team has reported that Stipe Miocic will in fact get his UFC Heavyweight fight against Brazilian Fabricio Werdum. When? May. Where? … [Read more...] about Rumor Mill: Miocic Title Shot?
Euro 2016 Kits???
By 39 CommentsAnother tourney. Another kit. Same debate. Sportske Novosti is reporting that this is what the Euro 2016 Croatia kits will look like. Although it is not 100% confirmed from Nike, this is what the guys on the inside are leaning towards. Now, we go over this every year. The home red and white checkers don't change much. A few small alterations and Nike usually … [Read more...] about Euro 2016 Kits???