Ante Kvartuč

Luka Modrić was subbed off vs. Juventus Sunday after a serious head collision with Locatelli. Hopefully no fracture to the orbital bone with the World Cup <60 days away. AC Milan vs. Juventus ended 0-0. Modrić received a 6.5 rating from SempreMilan in his 80 minutes on the pitch as "He was never bothered by Juve’s press, finding a way out of every situation, and we also saw … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 33: Modrić Subbed Out After Collision, Ivanović Brace, Kova Starts For City

Luka Gavran has already scored one of the MLS' Goals of the Season...and remember...he's a goalie! The 25 year-old Hamilton, Ontario native left his goal in the 6th minute of injury time Wednesday night to force a 3-3 draw against Philadelphia. In classic Canadian fashion, Toronto pulled their goalie in the last minute of the game in desperation of an equalizing goal; and got … [Read more...] about ICYMI: Toronto Goalie Luka Gavran Scores At The Death!

Petar Sučić scored an 89’ winner for Inter to punch their ticket to the Coppa Italia final Tuesday night in Milan! Sučić also assisted on Calhanoglu's equalizing header in the 86' after barely coming off the bench in the 69'. Inter beat Como 3-2 in a match where Martin Baturina opened the scoring for Como in the 1st half. Sučić received an incredible 9.0 SofaScore rating for … [Read more...] about Petar Sučić Sends Inter To Coppa Italia Final! Baturina Opens The Scoring At San Siro

Andrej Kramarić converted twice from the spot -- including the 98' winner -- as Hoffenheim defeated 2nd place Borussia Dortmund 2-1. Krama was voted MOTM with a 7.9 SofaScore rating in the brace effort. With the win, Hoffenheim now only trail 4th-place Stuttgart by two points for Germany's final Champions League spot with only four matches remaining in the season. Luka … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 32: Kramarić Double From The Spot Beats Dortmund; Sučić, DCC Copa Del Rey Champs, Musa Scores MLS Goal #9

Igor Matanović scored a wonderful Euro-volley from outside the box Thursday as Freiburg defeated Celta Vigo 6-1 (agg.) to book their ticket to the Europa League semifinals! The goal was initially ruled offside by the assistant referee, however, after VAR was deemed a good goal. Freiburg will face either Real Betis or Braga in the semifinal round. Matanović now has 3G/1A in … [Read more...] about Matanović Scores Euro-volley As Freiburg Cruise Into Europa League Semifinals!

Ante Budimir scored his 16th La Liga goal of the season Sunday in a 1-1 Osasuna draw vs. Real Betis as he rolled a penalty shot to the left side of goal. Budimir has now surpassed Lamine Yamal for sole position of 3rd place on the La Liga goals list for the 2026 season -- only behind Mbappe and Muriqi. Mateo Kovačić returned to the pitch for the first time since October … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 31: Budimir Scores Goal #16, Kovačić Returns After 6-Month Rehab

Josip Stanišić and Bayern Munich defeat Real Madrid 2-1 in their Champions League 1st leg quarterfinal. He played 90 minutes at RB and received a 7.0 SofaScore rating.  Stanišić is Croatia’s last hope at a Champions League title in 2026. … [Read more...] about Stanišić, Bayern Munich Defeat Real Madrid 2-1 In 1st Leg

It was a super slow week for the Croatians coming back to club duty after spending a week in Orlando to play Colombia and Brazil. Ante Budimir scored his 15th La Liga goal of the season Sunday from the penalty spot in a 2-2 draw vs. Alaves. Budimir's 80' goal should have been the winner but Alaves were awarded their own penalty in injury time to chop the points. Budimir is … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 30: Budimir Scores La Liga Goal #15, Perišić Assists Off Long Throw-In