Ivan Perišić has been ruled out 4-8 weeks with a broken ankle, AS.com reports. Bayern Munich teammate Alvaro Odriozola took Perišić out with a slide tackle during training last week and fractured the outside of his ankle. Screws needed to be put in during a successful surgery Tuesday night in Germany. This means Perišić is out for both legs of Bayern Munich's … [Read more...] about Perišić Out 6-8 Weeks After Ankle Surgery
Aeropuerto Madrid: Modrić –> Departures, Rakitić –> Arrivals
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In a La Liga twist of events, it looks as if both superstar Croatians could be leaving their respective clubs this summer. 2018 Ballon d'Or winner, Luka Modrić, is being wooed by David Beckham and Inter Miami - MLS' newest club in 2020. Bleacher Report has reported that Miami is offering to double Modrić's contract if he comes across the pond. Modrić has stated that … [Read more...] about Aeropuerto Madrid: Modrić –> Departures, Rakitić –> Arrivals
Croatians Around Europe *XX*
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It may be Super Bowl Sunday, but our football is round! Yesterday in Madrid, Modrić & Vrsaljko walked off the field together after a 1-0 Real Madrid victory over Atletico. Cromance>La Liga. Both Croatians played the full match as Luka Modric received a '7' as he "didn’t give the ball away in the first-half, barely did so in the second. A delight to watch." … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XX*
Ivanišević Headed To Tennis Hall Of Fame
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The always animated, full of personality, foul-mouthed Goran Ivanišević is headed to the international tennis Hall of Fame, the ATP has reported. Ivanišević posted fantastic career numbers - 22 titles and one remarkable Wimbledon championship - but will always be remembered for his fantastic commentary before, during, and after matches. Ivanišević was a big server … [Read more...] about Ivanišević Headed To Tennis Hall Of Fame
Ante Rebić: A Man On Fire
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Ante Rebić remains hot! After what looked like a miserable loan move from Eintracht Frankfurt to AC Milan in the summer - where Rebić spent 90% of his time on the bench - the wild horse has been released from his cage in 2020. In AC Milan's last two matches, Ante Rebić has scored three goals; all coming off the bench in the second half. Milan won both of those Serie … [Read more...] about Ante Rebić: A Man On Fire
Legends Never Die
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The world lost another legend Sunday morning when a helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant, his 13 year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others crashed into the Calabasas hillside just northwest of Los Angeles due to heavy fog. Although Kobe - who was a 5x NBA Champion, NBA MVP, and 2x Finals MVP - was done with his playing career, he was barely starting his philanthropic … [Read more...] about Legends Never Die
Croatians Around Europe *XIX*
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Ante Rebić is officially on fire! After coming off the bench for AC Milan last weekend where he scored two goals, Rebić did more of the same for AC Milan Friday night. Rebić came off the bench in the 58th minute against Brescia and scored the game's lone goal to earn AC Milan three points. In a crowded box, the ball found Rebić and he cooly slammed it into the back of the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIX*
Croatia Fall Short To Spain In 2020 Euro Handball Final
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The Croatian Cowboys had too many chances to lift their first European crown. They were up three goals in the first half but never pulled away. Croatia were then down four goals early in the 2nd half but managed to tie the game up late. They were down one with a minute left but Karačić was called for traveling, which guaranteed the title for Spain. Two things I still … [Read more...] about Croatia Fall Short To Spain In 2020 Euro Handball Final
Čilić Runs Out Of Gas Down Under
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Marin Čilić ran out of gas at the Australian Open; losing to #32 Milos Raonic in straight sets. Čilić was coming off of two 5-set matches and you could tell his energy wasn't at 100% against a very good Milos Raonic. At the same time, Čilić over-delivered at this year's Aussie Open, making it to he Round of 16 as an unranked player. Čilić will have to work on his ranking before … [Read more...] about Čilić Runs Out Of Gas Down Under
