SPAIN Luka Modrić played the second half for Real Madrid as they suffered a crucial defeat to Real Betis. With Madrid down 1-0 at halftime, Jose Mourinho took off Sami Khedira and Mesut Ozil for Kaka and Modrić as they put more emphasis on the attacking side of the game. Modrić completed 36 passes with 83% accuracy, crossing the ball four times and created one chance, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XII*
Here they come for Halilović
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Photo: PA Photos The flood gates are starting to open for Dinamo Zagreb's 16 year-old wiz kid Alen Halilović. Already dubbed the 'new Modrić' and the 'Balkan Messi', Halilović is now receiving serious transfer attention from European giants Manchester City, Manchester United and Real Madrid, with The Daily Mail and The Mirror reporting a possible £6 to 7 million bid from … [Read more...] about Here they come for Halilović
Fair or foul from Shakhtar?
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Photo: theTimes.co.uk Darijo Srna and Shakhtar Donetsk are through to the Champions League knockout round; but at what cost? With Danish champions Nordsjaelland up 1-0 in the 26th minute, play was whistled down due to an injury at midfield. Common fair play protocol calls for the team defending at the time of the foul to kick the ball back to the opposing club's goalie … [Read more...] about Fair or foul from Shakhtar?
Croatians Around Europe *XI*
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Germany Photo: index.hr Bayern Munich looked uninterested on Saturday in a 1-1 draw at Nurnberg. The Bavarian Giants look to have Valencia and Champions League on their minds and didn't give their usual effort at Stadion Nürnberg. "Super" Mario Mandžukić started and played 77 minutes in the draw. The Croatian international scored another Ivica Olić-like goal in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XI*
Operation: #SviZajedno
By 31 CommentsCroatianSports.com is proud to launch Operation: #SviZajedno. Take a photo of yourself saluting our Generals and post to your Social Media with the hashtag #SviZajedno. You may also copy and paste the following description which will help make this campaign viral and produce a set of photographs from all over the world with Croatians saluting! CroatianSports.com will be … [Read more...] about Operation: #SviZajedno
Perišić done in Dortmund?
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Photo: talksport.co.uk There may be trouble in Dortmund as Ivan Perišić and his agent have informed Borussia manager Jürgen Klopp that they are looking for a transfer out as soon as possible. The 23 year-old attacking midfielder has seen limited time coming off the bench for the reigning Bundesliga champions this year and wasn’t featured in Dortmund’s 3-1 win over Augsburg … [Read more...] about Perišić done in Dortmund?
Niko Kranjčar: New city, same story
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Photo: Dynamo Kiev Niko Kranjčar wanted out of Tottenham Hotspur. The 28 year-old Croatian midfielder rode the bench in North London the majority of the time during the tail end of his 3-year career with the club. His wish finally came true this past summer when Spurs sold him to Ukrainian club Dynamo Kiev for £5.5million, locking in a 4-year contract. From London to … [Read more...] about Niko Kranjčar: New city, same story
Srna assist not enough vs. Chelsea
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It took until November, but Shakhtar have finally lost their first competitive match of the season; to reigning Champions League holders Chelsea FC at the death. Captain Darijo Srna led his undefeated Ukrainian champions into Stamford Bridge Wednesday night knowing that another victory against Chelsea would put them into the knockout stages of Europe's elite club competition. … [Read more...] about Srna assist not enough vs. Chelsea
Croatians Around Europe *IX*
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SPAIN Luka Modric recieved his 3rd consecutive La Liga start and scored his first goal for Real Madrid in stoppage time of their 4-0 victory over Real Zaragoza. In the 93rd minute the ball deflected out of the box and found Luka who finished impressively with his left foot. Modric had 4 shots and also picked up his third yellow card in his last four appearances. Luka … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *IX*
