SPAIN Real Madrid played a pretty awful game against bottom tier Granada on Sunday. And Granada should have surely won, if not drawn with Real, if it wasn't for Luka Modrić. Modrić had a superb day at the office with his passing but the midfielder maestro will be known on this day for his rocket foot. With the game tied 1-1 in the 85th minute, Modrić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXVI*
Archives for February 2016
Kranjčar Coming Stateside
By 41 CommentsIt look's like Niko Kranjčar's next team will be in North America. After his contract ended with Dynamo Kyiv at the end of 2015, the 31 year-old Kranjčar was unable to pick up another loan gig following his stint with former club QPR. Now the former Croatia international will be training with the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League (NASL). Kranjčar … [Read more...] about Kranjčar Coming Stateside
Croatians Around The NBA: Week 14
By 15 CommentsPhoto: USA Today With the Orlando Magic continuing to go through a rough patch, Mario Hezonja is receiving more playing time. The week didn’t start well by losing 113-94 to Boston. It was another poor performance with no offensive flow. Hezonja played 21 minutes and was limited to just two shots. As shots are going around in a crowded rotation, the rookie guard only scored … [Read more...] about Croatians Around The NBA: Week 14
Croatia: Dark Horses?
By 93 CommentsEuro 2016 is now four months away. And although Croatians around the world always believe their beloved Vatreni can make another run; just as the team did in France in 1998, now the rest of the world believes more of the same. The internet is starting to buzz about Croatia being "dark horses" at Euro 2016. And just like the improbable run in 1998, the … [Read more...] about Croatia: Dark Horses?