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Holders robbed of Puyol & possibly Villa - how Spain, Italy, Ireland & Croatia stand with one month to go until Euro ... [May 08, 2012] Two of Europe and world football's big guns, Spain and Italy, dominate Group C in what looks on paper to be a straightforward section for the two quarter-finalists from Euro 2008. But it never is when you have two tricky opponents in the mix in the shape of the Republic of Ireland and Croatia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Walcott finds his Zagreb zest when he needs it most [Feb 27, 2012] Arsenal were treated to a series of reversals yesterday. They overturned a two-goal lead, overwhelmed their opponents in midfield, cut a 10-point deficit by three and staunched a flow of criticism and discontent. The rousing comeback also inspired the very best of Theo Walcott, cleansing him of his doubts and fears, bringing out of him the lethal forward only rarely witnessed since his Zagreb ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia votes on EU membership amid concerns [Jan 24, 2012] ZAGREB (Reuters) - Croatia voted on Sunday on joining the European Union, a move the government says offers the former Yugoslav republic its only chance of economic recovery despite turmoil in the 27-state bloc. Opinion polls suggest the binding national referendum should pass, but opponents have appealed to many by playing up fears that membership would end 20 years of Croatia's sovereignty and ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia votes on EU membership [Jan 22, 2012] ZAGREB (Reuters) - Croatia voted Sunday on joining the European Union, a move the government says offers the former Yugoslav republic its only chance of economic recovery despite the turmoil in the 27-state bloc. Opinion polls suggest the binding national referendum should bring a "Yes" vote, but opponents of membership have played on fears that it will end 20 years of Croatia's sovereignty and ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia votes on EU membership amid concerns [Jan 22, 2012] ZAGREB (Reuters) - Croatia voted on Sunday on joining the European Union, a move the government says offers the former Yugoslav republic its only chance of economic recovery despite turmoil in the 27-state bloc. Opinion polls suggest the binding national referendum should pass, but opponents have appealed to many by playing up fears that membership would end 20 years of Croatia's sovereignty and ... [via YahooNews] More >>

EU opponents urge ?no? in Croatia referendum [Jan 15, 2012] An umbrella group of Croatia?s EU membership opponents has urged citizens to vote ?no? in a forthcoming referendum over the issue during an anti-Brussels gathering held in the capital Zagreb. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bilic inspired by Croatia's Euro 2008 defeat [Nov 10, 2011] ZAGREB (Reuters) - Croatia will draw inspiration from a heart-breaking quarter-final defeat by Turkey at the 2008 finals when they meet the same opponents in the first leg of their Euro 2012 playoff on Friday, coach Slaven Bilic said. [via YahooNews] More >>

PREVIEW-Soccer-Bilic inspired by Croatia's Euro 2008 defeat [Nov 10, 2011] Croatia will draw inspiration from a heart-breaking quarter-final defeat by Turkey at the 2008 finals when they meet the same opponents in the first leg of their Euro 2012 playoff on Friday, coach Slaven Bilic said. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bilic inspired by Croatia's Euro 2008 defeat [Nov 10, 2011] Croatia will draw inspiration from a heart-breaking quarter-final defeat by Turkey at the 2008 finals when they meet the same opponents in the first leg of their Euro 2012 playoff on Friday, coach Slaven Bilic said. [via YahooNews] More >>

Greece sink Croatia to seize Group F initiative [Oct 08, 2011] Greece 2-0 Croatia Giorgos Samaras and Fanis Gekas weighed in with the goals as the home side leapfrogged their opponents at the Group F summit. [via YahooNews] More >>

Real Madrid draws Lyon, Ajax and Dinamo Zagreb in Champions League Group D [Aug 25, 2011] Semifinalists last year, Jose Mourinho's team will have some familiar places to visit following Thursday's draw in Monaco, with both Lyon and Ajax opponents last season [via YahooNews] More >>

Real Madrid draws Lyon, Ajax and Dinamo Zagreb in Champions League Group D (Goal.com) [Aug 25, 2011] Semifinalists last year, Jose Mourinho's team will have some familiar places to visit following Thursday's draw in Monaco, with both Lyon and Ajax opponents last season [via YahooNews] More >>

Ramos, Junqueira claim Croatia Open wins [Jul 26, 2011] UMAG, Croatia, July 25 (UPI) -- Albert Ramos and Diego Junqueira each defeated Croatian opponents in Monday's opening action of the Croatia Open tennis tournament. [via YahooNews] More >>

Extremists disrupt gay pride march in Croatia [Jun 12, 2011] The Associated Press The Associated Press ZAGREB, Croatia Stone-throwing extremists disrupted a gay pride march in Croatia on Saturday, a day after the Balkan country was given the green light to join the European Union. At least 100 people were detained and many others were injured after opponents of the march in the coastal town of Split attacked about 200 participants with rocks, bottles and ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Extremists disrupt gay pride march in Croatia [Jun 11, 2011] The Associated Press The Associated Press ZAGREB, Croatia Stone-throwing extremists disrupted a gay pride march in Croatia on Saturday, a day after the Balkan country was given the green light to join the European Union. At least 100 people were detained and many others were injured after opponents of the march in the coastal town of Split attacked about 200 participants with rocks, bottles and ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Stone-throwing extremists disrupt gay pride march in Croatia?s coastal town of Split [Jun 11, 2011] ZAGREB, Croatia ? Stone-throwing extremists disrupted a gay pride march in Croatia on Saturday, a day after the Balkan country was given the green light to join the European Union. At least 100 people were detained and many others were injured after opponents of the march in the coastal town of Split attacked about 200 participants with rocks, bottles and firecrackers, state TV reported. Riot ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Ten-man Portugal earn point against Croatia [Mar 24, 2011] Portugal 0-0 Croatia Croatia were unable to take advantage of Sancidino Silva's 56th-minute dismissal as their opponents held firm for a point. [via YahooNews] More >>

Ivanisevic returns and loses at Zagreb Indoors [Feb 01, 2011] ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) ? Former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic returned to professional tennis on Tuesday in doubles play at the Zagreb Indoors, losing to Slovak opponents in the first round. [via YahooNews] More >>