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
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RUMOR MILL: Kovačić To Atletico Madrid
By 8 CommentsRumor 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
Germany Calls Up 5 Croatian Talents To Youth National Team
By 25 CommentsWritten by Croatian Football Scout 2 (@crotalentscout2 on X) Niko Iličević, Filip Pavić, Marko Soldić, David Balukčić, and Gabriel Minutillo, all of Croatian descent, have been invited to Germany's U-15 national team. Some of them have already played for Croatia at the youth level, but their futures remain uncertain. One of the standout names is Niko Iličević (14), an … [Read more...] about Germany Calls Up 5 Croatian Talents To Youth National Team
Croatians Around Europe 23: Modrić Scores Amazing Half-Volley From 27 Yards!
By 36 CommentsLuka Modrić...OH MY! When you think you think the 39 year-old is out of tricks, he does this. Modrić opened the scoring vs. Girona Sunday night in Madrid with an amazing 27-yard half volley to send the Bernabeu into pandemonium! I mean, what more can you say about him at this point in his career? Modrić was voted MOTM with a 9.1 rating. Goal.com said this about his … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 23: Modrić Scores Amazing Half-Volley From 27 Yards!
Pašalić With Brace In Orlando Debut, Musa Scores Too On MLS Opening Night
By 7 CommentsMarco Pašalić scored two goals vs. Philly Saturday night in his first MLS match for Orlando. It's a fantastic start to the season for the former Rijeka winger who has given himself a substantial pay raise after leaving Europe for America and the MLS. Pašalić was also voted MOTM with a 9.1 rating. We will definitely have eyes on him this season to see if Dalić calls up the … [Read more...] about Pašalić With Brace In Orlando Debut, Musa Scores Too On MLS Opening Night
Rijeka, Hajduk Both Win 4-0; Make It 2-Horse Race In HNL
By 9 CommentsRijeka and Hajduk have officially made it a 2-horse race in the HNL this season, after 4-0 wins over Dinamo and Osijek, respectively, Saturday. With only 13 matches left in the season, Hajduk only trail 1st place Rijeka by one point while Dinamo are now seven points behind. This match will definitely be a tough pill to swallow for Cannavaro and company after a successful … [Read more...] about Rijeka, Hajduk Both Win 4-0; Make It 2-Horse Race In HNL
Sučić Bags 2 Goals In Europa League, Leaves Game With Apparent Ankle Injury
By 23 CommentsLuka 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!
By 37 CommentsPSV 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
By 29 CommentsIs 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