In the game of life, when you're winning - even if you do make mistakes along the way - you simply brush those mistakes aside and keep on marching towards your ultimate goal; whatever it may be. But if you lose, you hold onto that mistake and mull over 'what could have been' in your time of defeat. Sometimes things go your way in life. Sometimes, they … [Read more...] about The Harry Kane Miss That Changed Everything
Archives for April 2020
The Last Dance: From Kukoč’s Eyes
By 26 CommentsMany basketball fans have been watching the 10-part ESPN docuseries about the 90's Chicago Bulls and their last season in 1998 before the team split up - and Michal Jordan - ultimately retired for a second time. Although most of the series has thus far focused on Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, and coach Phil Jackson; Croatian Toni Kukoč was a huge part of the … [Read more...] about The Last Dance: From Kukoč’s Eyes
Future Star: Ivan Šaranić
By 28 CommentsToday’s future star for Croatian soccer: Ivan Šaranić. The 16 year-old attacking midfielder has already drawn plenty of attention from European giants and has been said to have the potential to be one of the greatest Croatian soccer players of all time. He plays in the youth ranks for Dinamo Zagreb and the Croatia U-17 squad. There's not many quality videos of … [Read more...] about Future Star: Ivan Šaranić
CroatianSports.com’s All-Time Croatia Starting XI
By 89 CommentsThe Croatian national team has been around for nearly 30 years. But who are the best of the best? And who deserves to be mentioned in the All-Time Starting XI? The CroatianSports.com team - consisting of Ante Zorić, Matt Lebo, Peter Novaković, and myself - went back and forth dozens of times to name the ALL-CROATIA team from the past three decades. We used a 3-5-2 … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com’s All-Time Croatia Starting XI
Future Star: Luka Sučić
By 16 CommentsToday, we are focusing on future star for Croatian football: Luka Sučić. The 6’1” attacking midfielder plays for the Red Bull Salzburg U-19 team and is arguably their most important player. He is expected to be the next Luka Modrić and was a star in this year's UEFA Youth Champion’s League, scoring five goals and assisting once in eight games. Sučić is definitely one to keep an … [Read more...] about Future Star: Luka Sučić
Could The 2022 World Cup Be Moving To The States?
By 40 CommentsProbably not. But it's still fun to think we can get out of this crappy World Cup they placed in Qatar. The Daily Mail has reported that former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has suggested the 2022 World Cup could be moved to the United States amidst corruption charges in the vote to have the tournament hosted in Qatar. Pretty ironic that the guy who is currently on a … [Read more...] about Could The 2022 World Cup Be Moving To The States?
Rakitić To Barcelona: “I Am Not A Sack Of Potatoes!”
By 11 CommentsThere's trouble in paradise for Ivan Rakitić, kind of. Rakitić may have played his last game for Barcelona, which isn't by any means the end of the world for him. At 32 years of age, Rakitić's best years are behind him - but that doesn't mean he can't add value to another top European side - like Inter Milan. ESPN is reporting that Barcelona are in need of cash as they … [Read more...] about Rakitić To Barcelona: “I Am Not A Sack Of Potatoes!”
Happy Easter – Sretan Uskrs! (COMMENTS WORKING AGAIN)
By 6 CommentsIt will be a strange Easter this year as most of us will not be able to spend it with our entire family; us included. We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. Stay strong. We love you all. -CroatianSports … [Read more...] about Happy Easter – Sretan Uskrs! (COMMENTS WORKING AGAIN)
The Good ‘Ol Days: Best Croatia Match You Have Attended
By 21 CommentsCroatia has the best fans. We just do. End of story. But I want to take this time to ask you guys: What is the best Croatian match you have ever attended? Or best experience; both pre and post game? We always talk about the team and the players - but not the fans - unless we're in trouble or getting fined, of course. I've personally been to … [Read more...] about The Good ‘Ol Days: Best Croatia Match You Have Attended