Croatian Football Talents made a great compilation video of the Top 30 Croatian goals of 2017. Mario Mandžukić's bicycle kick against Real Madrid in the Champions League Final was rightfully voted #1. Hoffenheim striker Andrej Kramarić had some blistering goals this year but 19 year-old Stuttgart wunderkind Josip Brekalo officially arrived with two goals in the … [Read more...] about Croatian Goals Of The Year!
Archives for December 2017
Croatians Around Europe *XVII*
By 13 CommentsIvan Perišić and Inter Milan have hit a bit of a rough patch after being top of Serie A only three weeks ago. Inter only have one point in their past three games and now trail leaders Napoli by seven points. After losing two consecutive matches, Inter chopped the points with Lazio Saturday in a scoreless affair. Perišić played the full match while Marcelo Brozovic came on in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVII*
New Croatian National Football Stadium Announced
By 21 Comments(HNS is looking to build a new stadium similar to Antalya) Sportske Novosti have reported that a brand-new 35,000 seat stadium will be built within the next four years for the Croatian national football team. The Vatreni have called Maksimir home since Croatia's independence with Poljud, Kantrida and Gradski Vrt rarely called on to host games. And … [Read more...] about New Croatian National Football Stadium Announced
What Was Croatia’s Best Sporting Moment Of 2017?
By 18 CommentsWas it when the Vatreni had to go on the road and win in Ukraine to force a playoff against Greece to ultimately qualify for the World Cup in Russia? Or was it when the men's water polo team were crowned World Champions in July? How about that Mario Mandžukić bicycle kick goal in the Champions League Final? Where does Luka Modric's run at Real … [Read more...] about What Was Croatia’s Best Sporting Moment Of 2017?
Merry Christmas – Sretan Božić!
By 17 CommentsThe CroatianSports.com family would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas this year! It was a year that saw Croatian football play their first game on American soil; defeating Mexico 2-1 at the Los Angeles Coliseum while qualifying for the World Cup in Russia against tough odds. 2017 also saw Croatia's water polo team, the Barracudas, crowned World … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas – Sretan Božić!
Modrić Makes Real Madrid All-Time XI
By 11 CommentsIn a weekend that Real Madrid supporters will want to forget as quickly as possible, Spanish newspaper Marca released the All-Time XI for Los Blancos. And guess who made the list? None other than Croatia's very own Luka Modrić. Voted on by Marca readers, Modrić was named to the all-time team among the likes of current teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio … [Read more...] about Modrić Makes Real Madrid All-Time XI
Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
By 18 CommentsReal Madrid had an opportunity to shrink the deficit between themselves and La Liga rivals Barcelona to eight points Saturday afternoon in Madrid with a win in El Clasico. With a game in hand because of the FIFA Club World Cup, Luka Modrić and company could have made it back in the race before Christmas hit. But it couldn't have been more of a disaster. After a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
Vrsaljko Could Be In Liverpool Or Napoli Soon
By 26 CommentsIt's no secret that 25 year-old Croatian right back Šime Vrsaljko never quite fit in at Atletico Madrid since his summer 2016 signing from Sassuolo. But the former Dinamo Zagreb defender is back to full strength and is planning an exit to Liverpool or Napoli this January, The Sun reports. The deal is rumored to be for a hefty £22 million where Vrsaljko could end up … [Read more...] about Vrsaljko Could Be In Liverpool Or Napoli Soon