Archive for the 'Croatia' Category
Arena Zagreb
Check this new sports arena located in Zagreb, Crotia. I like this new wave of stadium designs and how creative they have become. Stadiums have always had their own personalities that people can relate to, and the personalities of the new stadiums being built is in step with that of the modern world.
I'm not really sure what types of events will ...
Croatian Striker “Scores” at Midfield…
"There are many ways to score on the soccer field - long kick, corner kick, header, bicycle kick, and so on. However, Croatian player Dino Drpic has achieved a scoring feat that can’t be beat - by "doing the deed" at midfield with his Playboy model wife."
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Niko Kovac Announces Croatia Retirement
Croatia International and current Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Niko Kovac has called time on his International Career following his lack of playing time and desire to not become a selection nuisance to head coach Slaven Bilic.
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Croatia Fined Just Over 14k Pound For Racist Taunts
The Croatian Football Federation has been fined a second time for Racial Crowd Abuse, just months after FIFA disciplined and fined them over fans action during the 2008 Euro Quarterfinal match with Turkey for the same.
With Emile Heskey being subjected to Monkey Chants after being booked during Englands 4 - 1 romp at the Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb, ...
Bilic: “No One is Fearing England”
Coach Slaven Bilic talks to The Sun ahead of Wednesday's England v Croatia clash. This guy is a character and boy is he cocky, but he's a true master motivator.
Image via VirginMedia
UEFA Fines Croatia Football Federation
UEFA has officially fined the Croatian Football Federation after it's supporters we found guilty of "displaying a racist banner and showing racist conduct."
Croatia has three days to appeal the $19,680 (12,500 Euros) fine.
I wish everyone could take a second out of their day and watch this.
image via BBC
Croatia Head Coach Slaven Bilic Rockin Out
Croatia's Slaven Bilic representing with his band Rawbau.
Tattoo - Check.
Cool Rocker Wristband - Check.
Aviator Sunglasses - Check.
Croatian Flag - Check.
FC Uptown
image via UEFA
Bilic Names Squad
Slaven Bilic has formally announced his roster for the 2008 Euros and got a new deal taking him through 2010. Not a bad day.
[Courtesy of ESPN]
Croatia open their campaign against Austria in Vienna on June 8 and play their remaining Group B matches in Klagenfurt against Germany on June 12 and Poland four days later.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: ...