Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac had a monster 14-point fourth quarter Friday night; helping Laker nation erase a 17-point Bucks lead to force overtime. The Lakers would eventually fall to Giannis Antetokounmpo's Bucks in overtime, but not before the entire Staples Center erupted in M-V-P! chants for the 21 year-old Zubac. Zubac, although appreciative of the MVP … [Read more...] about Zubac Game Time Decision For Easter Mass, Laughs At MVP Chants
Archives for March 2018
Šarić: “I Don’t Want To Play Against Lebron”
By 9 CommentsWith the NBA playoffs only two weeks away and the Philadelphia 76ers already booking their spot; Croatian stud Dario Šarić is heating up just at the right time. Wednesday night, Šarić went for 26 points and 14 rebounds in a 118-101 win over the Knicks. Šarić is averaging 15 points with seven boards in his sophomore NBA season. When asked about the playoffs Wednesday … [Read more...] about Šarić: “I Don’t Want To Play Against Lebron”
Croatia-Mexico Postgame: Šuker Shy, Ćorluka Ready
By 75 CommentsSo what did we learn tonight for the Croatia-Mexico postgame interviews? Croatian players do not like giving interviews? (or they're not allowed to) Vedran Ćorluka is ready to play in the World Cup as a starter. Ivan Rakitić is a team player and true captain for making the trip to Dallas. Davor Šuker is just a shy guy; as he didn't … [Read more...] about Croatia-Mexico Postgame: Šuker Shy, Ćorluka Ready
Croatia Leave USA With 1-0 Win Over Mexico
By 182 CommentsCroatia Starting XI vs. Mexico: L. Kalinić – Vrsaljko, Ćorluka, Vida, Pivarić – Rakitić, Badelj – Pjaca, Kovačić, Rebić – Kramarić. Croatia will face Mexico in a friendly match on American soil for the second time in 11 months when the two World Cup sides meet in Dallas at ATT Stadium Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas. The game has officially been sold out and can be … [Read more...] about Croatia Leave USA With 1-0 Win Over Mexico
Croatia Trains At Cowboys Stadium In Front Of Mexico Clash
By 23 CommentsCroatia has landed in Dallas. And Modrić, Mandžukić, Perišić, Subašić, Brozović, Kalinić have already gone home. The Vatreni "backup" squad will take on Mexico in front of nearly 100,000 screaming Mexican fans Tuesday night. CroatianSports.com joined Ivan Rakitić and manager Zlatko Dalić before their last training session Monday night. Dalić on … [Read more...] about Croatia Trains At Cowboys Stadium In Front Of Mexico Clash
CroatianSports.com Headed To Dallas, Join Us On Insta
By 21 CommentsCroatianSports.com is headed to Dallas for the Croatia v. Mexico friendly at AT&T Stadium Tuesday night. We plan to attend training at the stadium Monday evening as well. Much of our reporting will be live, so if you haven't done so already, please join us on our other social media platforms. Instagram, which was launched this weekend, will join our normal … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com Headed To Dallas, Join Us On Insta
Perišić: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
By 23 CommentsWhile the Croatian squad is in Dallas training for Tuesday night’s friendly against Mexico, Ivan Perišić is hanging out with Ante Žižić in Brooklyn at the Nets-Cavs game Sunday. Perišić, Modrić, Brozović, Kalinić, Subašić and Mandžukić (all starters vs. Peru) were excused by manager Zlatko Dalić to return to their club teams in Europe following the 2-0 loss in Miami. The … [Read more...] about Perišić: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Modrić & Five More Heading Home After Disappointing Peru Loss
By 60 CommentsManager Zlatko Dalić has excused six players to head home and rejoin their club teams in front of Croatia's second U.S. friendly on Tuesday against Mexico in Dallas. Those players are: Danijel Subašić (Monaco), Luka Modrić (Real Madrid), Mario Mandžukić (Juventus), Ivan Perišić and Marcelo Brozović (Inter) and Nikola Kalinić (Milan). Editorial written by Vedran … [Read more...] about Modrić & Five More Heading Home After Disappointing Peru Loss
South Beach Holiday Sees Croatia Lose 2-0 To Peru
By 234 CommentsCroatia Starting XI vs. Peru: Subašić; Strinić, Vida, Ćorluka, Vrsaljko; Brozović, Rakitić; Perišić, Modrić, Mandžukić; Kalinić Alright, alright. The headline is a bit dramatic but remember that Croatia brought over the 'A' squad for the Peru and Mexico matches and all of the players are in the thick of their club seasons. Champions League quarterfinals begin next … [Read more...] about South Beach Holiday Sees Croatia Lose 2-0 To Peru