After reports came out of Milan that there was friction between the club and Croatian striker Nikola Kalinić prior to the March international break, things appear to have been smoothed over (temporarily) as Kalinić came off the bench Sunday in the 67th minute with Milan down 1-0 to Sassuolo. In the 86th minute, Kalinić would receive the ball in the box with back to goal, spin … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIX
Archives for April 2018
Čilić Books Croatia’s Spot In Davis Cup Semis
By 2 CommentsDAY 3 Croatia's #1 tennis player, Marin Čilić, made quick work of Mikhail Kukushkin Sunday afternoon in Varaždin, defeating the Kazakh 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 to book Croatia's spot in the Davis Cup semifinals come this September. Croatia will host a solid United States team made up of John Isner, Sam Querrey and Jack Sock. Croatia defeated Kazakhstan 3-1 with two singles … [Read more...] about Čilić Books Croatia’s Spot In Davis Cup Semis
Rakitić, Lovren Shine As Barca, Liverpool Dominate In CL
By 47 CommentsBarcelona handled Roma 4-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal match Wednesday night at the Nou Camp to all but book their place in the final four. Ivan Rakitić got the start and played 90 minutes in the win; receiving a '7' grade as he "Worked hard and nearly opened the scoring with an effort that struck the post." Barcelona will surely wrap up the La Liga … [Read more...] about Rakitić, Lovren Shine As Barca, Liverpool Dominate In CL
Ronaldo Bicycle Seals 1st Leg Real Madrid Win
By 13 CommentsIn a rematch of last year's Champions League Final, Real Madrid crushed Juventus 3-0 in the first leg of their first leg quarterfinal draw. Ronaldo opened up the scoring in the first five minutes of play and then put the match away with a sensational bicycle kick goal in the second half. Juventus' Paolo Dybala was sent off in the 66th minute and Marcelo would add a third for … [Read more...] about Ronaldo Bicycle Seals 1st Leg Real Madrid Win
Croatians Around Europe XXVIII
By 18 CommentsIvan Perišić returned to Inter Milan from the international break on fire Saturday at the San Siro. Perišić assisted on both Icardi goals and scored himself in the 13th minute with a tight angle shot with his right foot. Croatian teammate Marcelo Brozović was given credit for the long range assist. Both played the full match for Inter as they remain in fourth place for the last … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVIII