Ivan Rakitić and Dejan Lovren will square off when Liverpool and Barcelona meet in the Champions League semifinals on May 1st. That means yet another Croatian will play in the Champions League Final for a seventh straight season when the trophy is lifted in Madrid on June 1st. Lovren and Liverpool played in the final last year but were defeated by Luka Modrić and … [Read more...] about Rakitić Or Lovren?
Pašalić Scores Winner vs. Napoli, Puts Atalanta In CL Range
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Mario Pašalić scored the game winner in the 80th minute for Atalanta Monday night to beat 2nd place Napoli 2-1. The win puts Atalanta even on points with AC Milan for Italy's last Champions League berth for next season with five matches remaining in Serie A. Pašalić was sold to Chelsea from Hajduk Split in 2014 and has been a 'loan journeyman' across Europe since the … [Read more...] about Pašalić Scores Winner vs. Napoli, Puts Atalanta In CL Range
Croatians Around Europe XXXI
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Ivan Perišić scored the only goal for Inter Milan Saturday in a 1-1 draw against Roma. In the 61st minute, Perišić made a nice run on the back post to stay onside and headed home to tie the game up and split the points. Both Šime Vrsaljko and Marcelo Brozović are scheduled to miss the rest of the season with injuries. The draw keeps Inter in third place and six points clear of … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXI
Zubac On Golden State: It’s A Dream To Play Them In The Playoffs
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Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac shares his thoughts on playing the reigning NBA champions Golden State Warriors in the first round of the 2019 playoffs and their historic 31-point comeback win in Game 2. Zubac says it's a dream to play against one of the greatest teams in NBA history which includes Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. … [Read more...] about Zubac On Golden State: It’s A Dream To Play Them In The Playoffs
The Fall Of Mateo Kovačić
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Some would call him a late bloomer and ask for patience. Others would simply call him a bust. But I call his situation 'failure to launch'. Mateo Kovačić was supposed to be the next Luka Modrić in the Croatian midfield. Not only was that the plan, but Kovačić was able to share the same locker room with Modrić - one of the greatest midfielders of all time - for three … [Read more...] about The Fall Of Mateo Kovačić
Lovren & Liverpool Will Play Rakitić & Barcelona In CL Semis
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Dejan Lovren was rested at the weekend in Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Chelsea but did not make the trip to Portugal for his side's second leg match vs. Porto. Liverpool won the first leg at Anfield 2-0 and won again in Portugal Wednesday with a 4-1 result. Due to injury, Lovren has been fresh this season and solid off the bench late in games. Now Liverpool - last … [Read more...] about Lovren & Liverpool Will Play Rakitić & Barcelona In CL Semis
Barcelona Through, Ajax Shock Juventus
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Ivan Rakitić played the full 90 minutes Tuesday night vs. Manchester United and kept Paul Pogba in check the entire match as Barcelona easily won 3-0 (4-0 on aggregate) to advance to the Champions League semifinals. Messi scored twice and Coutinho bent in a beautiful curler to end all hopes of an early United comeback. Although Rakitić did not get on the scoresheet during the … [Read more...] about Barcelona Through, Ajax Shock Juventus
Croatians Around Europe XXX
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It was one of the slowest weekends for Croatians in club play during the entire season. Ivan Perišić got the start for Inter Milan and played 70 minutes in a 3-1 Inter Milan win over Frosinone on Sunday. Perišić stepped up to the penalty spot for Inter in the 37th minute and cooly converted the spot kick to make it 2-0. Inter are now comfortably siting in third place in Serie A … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXX
