Luka Modrić with another fine display Sunday as Real Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano 2-1. Modrić played the full 90 minutes and was given MOTM honors from FOTMOB. Per ManagingMadrid, Modrić received an 8/10 rating as he had "Another age-less display with a team-high 4 key passes and a big chance create for Vinicius Junior, where the Brazilian lacked the finishing touch." The win … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 25: Modrić, Vušković Shine In Stellar Performances; Ivanović Remains On Fire
Dalić Names Squad To Face France In Nations League Quarterfinals
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Biggest move: Franjo Ivanović gets his first senior call-up after a fantastic season for USG in Belgium (10 goals, 5 assists in 22 matches). Will he see the pitch? There's a very good possibility. Budimir is the only other true #9 that Dalić has called up to the squad. With Matanović out, this opens up the door for Ivanović who has been nothing short of stellar in … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Squad To Face France In Nations League Quarterfinals
Hajduk Escape Maksimir With 2-2 Draw vs. 10-Man Dinamo, Remain 1 Point Behind Rijeka
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It was a wild one from Maksimir Sunday afternoon. Hajduk draw Dinamo 2-2 to remain one point behind Rijeka for the HNL lead when all looked to be lost heading into injury time. -Baturina opened up the scoring inside 5 minutes -Dinamo own goal levels the game midway through the 1st half -Dinamo must play final 30 minutes of match with 10 men (Ristovski red … [Read more...] about Hajduk Escape Maksimir With 2-2 Draw vs. 10-Man Dinamo, Remain 1 Point Behind Rijeka
Croatians Around Europe 24: Budmir Scores, Assists vs. Valencia
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Ante Budimir became Osasuna's all-time leading scorer Sunday when he converted a 1st half penalty vs. Valencia. Budimir would also be credited with an assist int he 3-3 draw. He has now scored 57 La Liga goals for Osasuna since coming over from Mallorca in 2020. This season, Budimir has bagged 14 goals and two assists in 26 matches. He currently sits behind only Lewandowski … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 24: Budmir Scores, Assists vs. Valencia
RUMOR MILL: Kovačić To Atletico Madrid
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Rumor has it that Pep will be cleaning house this summer in Manchester and selling some veteran players, including Mateo Kovačić. Per OneFootball.com, Kova, KDB and Gundogan are all set to leave the club. Honestly, at 30 years old and following this dumpster fire of a season at City, a move back to La Liga would be a blessing in disguise for Kova. The Spanish and Italian … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Kovačić To Atletico Madrid
Sučić Bags 2 Goals In Europa League, Leaves Game With Apparent Ankle Injury
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Luka Sučić got the start for Real Sociedad and played 48 minutes in a 7-3 (aggregate) win over Midtjylland in Europa League action. Sučić scored twice on the night by making a nice run int the box for an easy tap-in and then blistering a low shot from 20 yards out in 1st half injury time. He was voted MOTM with a 8.6 match rating. Sociedad will now play either Tottenham or … [Read more...] about Sučić Bags 2 Goals In Europa League, Leaves Game With Apparent Ankle Injury
PERIŠIĆ IS BACK! Goal & (Hockey) Assist As PSV Oust Juventus From Champions League!
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PSV roar back from a 1-goal 1st leg loss to defeat Juventus 3-1 Wednesday night to oust the Italian giants from Champions League football. PSV Eindhoven will now play in the Round of 16 versus Arsenal or Inter Milan. Over the 4-3 (aggregate) win for PSV, Perišić scored two goals and supplied a 'hockey assist' that would be the eventual clinching goal for the Dutch side. … [Read more...] about PERIŠIĆ IS BACK! Goal & (Hockey) Assist As PSV Oust Juventus From Champions League!
Hajduk Gonna “Hajduk” In 2025
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Is Hajduk going to “Hajduk” again in 2025? It looks like it. They beat the top HNL clubs and then immediately drop points to the bad teams. What is the deal? Hajduk currently trail Rijeka by one point but should have a firmer grasp on the table following their recent poor form. They have already dropped 7 points to start 2025. On top of that, they are entering a tough … [Read more...] about Hajduk Gonna “Hajduk” In 2025
Croatians Around Europe 22: Budimir Penalty Holds Real Madrid, Vlašić Scores
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Ante Budimir drew a very controversial penalty and converted from the spot on Saturday in a 1-1 draw vs. Real Madrid. That makes it 13 La Liga goals for Budimir in 24 matches. Only Lewandowski and Mbappe have more in Spain. Was it a 50-50 penalty call? Sure. But Budimir was calm and collected at the spot and easily guessed right vs. Courtois. The draw means Real Madrid only … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 22: Budimir Penalty Holds Real Madrid, Vlašić Scores
