Archive for the 'Croatia' Category

March 25th, 2009

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 ...
January 23rd, 2009

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." More here...
January 9th, 2009

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. (more...)
September 25th, 2008

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, ...
September 8th, 2008

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
June 28th, 2008

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
June 17th, 2008

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
May 10th, 2008

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: ...