Luka Vušković scored his fifth foal of the Belgian season Friday night in a 1-1 draw versus KV Mechelen. Remember, he's only 17 and he's a center-back. Vušković also received a 8.5 FOTMOB rating and MOTM honors for his efforts. The kid is getting awfully good with his head in the box and scored off a free kick Friday by redirecting the ball in the air. Vušković currently on … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 15: Vušković Scores 5th Belgian Goal Of The Season, Perišić With 2 Assists
Croatia’s World Cup Path Revealed — Choose Wisely
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We won't know Croatia's final path through 2026 World Cup qualifying until March's Nations League quarterfinals have completed, but we do know one of two scenarios they can get grouped into: DEFEAT FRANCE: Croatia will play in a 4-team group consisting of Ukraine, Iceland and Azerbaijan. LOSE TO FRANCE: Croatia will play in a 5-team group consisting of Czechia, … [Read more...] about Croatia’s World Cup Path Revealed — Choose Wisely
Croatians Around Europe 14: Gvardiol Hero & Villain(?) As City Continue To Implode
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What is going on with Pep and Manchester City this season? The reigning English champions once again lost Sunday night (2-1) in dramatic fashion to city rivals Manchester United. Joško Gvardiol got the start at center defense and showed why he has been a better attacker for City than defender lately. Gvardiol opened the scoring for City in the 1st half with a wonderful header … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 14: Gvardiol Hero & Villain(?) As City Continue To Implode
Dinamo Earn HUGE Champions League Point In 0-0 Draw With Celtic
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Dinamo are injured. Their HNL form is anything but fantastic. Yet, they are hanging in the Champions League hunt for a top-24 finish and knockout round berth in 2025. But to get there, they will certainly need a result against Celtic Tuesday night at Maksimir. Even a draw should be considered a positive. After Celtic, Dinamo have Arsenal in North London before capping off … [Read more...] about Dinamo Earn HUGE Champions League Point In 0-0 Draw With Celtic
Croatians Around Europe 13: Modrić With 1.5 Assists, 8.6 Rating In 3-0 Real Madrid Win; Budimir Scores Again!
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Luka Modrić had a solid day at the office Saturday night in 3-0 Real Madrid victory over Girona. The win puts Los Blancos two points behind leaders Barcelona with a game in hand. Modrić supplied Bellingham with a "hockey assist" pass in the 2nd half as the English international sent a perfect through-ball to Arda Guler to make it 2-0. Moments later, Modrić would use his … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 13: Modrić With 1.5 Assists, 8.6 Rating In 3-0 Real Madrid Win; Budimir Scores Again!
Croatians Around Europe 12: Frigan Scores As Croatian Duo Shine For Westerlo In Quiet Week
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21 year-old Matija Frigan scored his 6th goal of the Belgian season Sunday in a 2-2 Westerlo draw vs. Gent. Frigan received a 7.7 FOTMOB rating for his efforts in the match. 17 year-old Croatian teammate Luka Vušković received a higher rating in defense from FOTMOB: 8.3. Not bad at all from the Croatia U21s in a very competitive Belgian "feeder league" for the rest of Europe. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 12: Frigan Scores As Croatian Duo Shine For Westerlo In Quiet Week
What Is Up Defensively With Gvardiol This Season??? (2 More Gaffes In CL Tuesday Night)
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Our rockstar 22 year-old defender looks like Messi offensively, but like absolute shite defensively. What is the deal as of late?! It's been a rough Premier League run for City as of late; with their last win coming October 24th. It's still early in the season but they currently trail Liverpool by eight points. They've been anything but perfect in Champions League and the bad … [Read more...] about What Is Up Defensively With Gvardiol This Season??? (2 More Gaffes In CL Tuesday Night)
Injury Ridden Dinamo Lose 3-0 To Dortmund In Champions League
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Dinamo have picked up an impressive seven points through the first half (4 matches) of their Champions League campaign. That was the "easiest" part. Now the Croatian champs must face Dortmund, Celtic, Arsenal and AC Milan to finish out their campaign. Three of those matches will be played at Maksimir. The goal is to finish top-24 on the "League Phase" table which would see them … [Read more...] about Injury Ridden Dinamo Lose 3-0 To Dortmund In Champions League
Croatians Around Europe 11: Budimir Bags Brace For La Liga Goals #7 And #8
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Ante Budimir is going to end 2024 just as he started it with Osasuna: ON FORM! Budimir earned his second multi-goal match of the season in a 2-2 Osasuna draw vs. Villarreal. In the 8th minute of play, Budimir opened up the scoring by heading home a perfect cross. He truly is fantastic in the air when he receives proper service. Later in the 1st half, he would draw a foul in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 11: Budimir Bags Brace For La Liga Goals #7 And #8
