Croatians Around Europe

Tuesday Matches: Mateo Kovačić receives 8.1 rating as Chelsea defeat Zenit St. Petersburg 1-0 19 year-old wunderkind Luka Sučić converts his 1st penalty and hits the post on his 2nd attempt for RB Salzburg. Ivan Rakitić converts his penalty for Sevilla as the game ends 1-1. There were four 1st half penalties in this match. Two were made. Mario Pašalić comes off the … [Read more...] about Champions League Returns! Week 1: Sučić, Rakitić Hit From The Spot, Rebić Scores vs. Liverpool

Luka Modrić returns from a groin injury and plays 79 minutes in Real Madrid's 5-2 victory over Celta Vigo. Modrić received a 7/10 grade in his return as he "Showed his class with some terrific long-ranged passes. The creative heartbeat of his team." Mateo Kovačić assists Lukaku with wonderful through-ball and adds a goal as Chelsea beat Aston Villa 3-0 Ante Rebić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe III: Kovačić Explodes With Goal, Assist; Rebić Assists Zlatan

Luka Modrić remains sidelined with thigh injury as Real Madrid face Betis Saturday, ruled out for all three September Croatia World Cup qualifiers Mateo Kovačić comes on at halftime for 10-man Chelsea in 1-1 draw vs. Liverpool. "Kovačić came on at half time and was fantastic in both attack and defence, helping his side get up the pitch. The Croatian could've been the hero, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe II: Kovačić Shines For 10-Man Chelsea

Luka Modrić ruled out on Sunday with a thigh injury as Real Madrid draw Levante 3-3 Mateo Kovačić plays 72 minutes as Chelsea defeat Arsenal 2-0 Andrej Kramarić with a beautiful 'through ball' assist as Hoffenheim draw Union Berlin 2-2 Ivan Perišić, Marcelo Brozović both got the start for Inter in a 4-0 win over Genoa Josip Brekalo comes off the bench to assist on … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe I: Brekalo Assists On Game Winner, Krama Assists Too

Stuttgart met RB Leipzig in Matchday 2 of the Bundesliga campaign, presenting a matchup between our top two left backs. Although Gvardiol should be utilized as a center-back, as we lack depth in that position, we know this is not the case when it comes to what Zlatko Dalić has in mind. This matchup presented the perfect opportunity to compare the two defenders and receive more … [Read more...] about Sosa vs Gvardiol: The Showdown Of Croatian Left-Backs

The criteria a player must meet to make our list is as follows: The player must be between the ages of 16 and 25The player cannot be a cemented starter in the senior national teamThe player must be eligible to play for Croatia Honorable mentions:  Boško Šutalo (21)Dominik Oroz  (20)Leonardo Lukačević (22)Marin Sverko (23)Martin Erlić (23) Bruno Brajković, … [Read more...] about THE NEXT GENERATION: Top 16 Croatian Defending Talents

The CroatianSports team is working on a new series entitled “The Next Generation”, focused on bringing your attention to all of the talented youth Croatia has for the future. We will be publishing lists for every different position this week.  Monday: Goalkeepers Tuesday: Defenders Wednesday: Midfielders Thursday: Wingers Friday: Strikers The criteria a player … [Read more...] about THE NEXT GENERATION: Top 8 Croatian Goalkeeping Talents

Written by Markus & CroatiaU14 After months of speculation, German and Croatian media outlets confirm that Josip Stanišić has officially committed to playing with the Croatian national team. With an aging Šime Vrsaljko as Croatia’s number one right-back and Legia Warsaw’s Josip Juranović as option #2, Stanišić’s skills at the right-back position are exactly what the … [Read more...] about Josip Stanišić Commits To Croatia: The Future of the Vatreni Defense Just Got Brighter

The English, Spanish, French, and German leagues kickoff this weekend! Here are your headlines: Luka Modrić assists as Real Madrid defeat Deportivo Alaves 4-1 Saturday Mateo Kovačić assists in Chelsea's 3-0 win over Crystal Palace Saturday Andrej Kramarić records 3 assists on Saturday as Hoffenheim beat Augsburg 4-0 21 year-old Josip Stanišić got the start for … [Read more...] about The Weekend Water Cooler: And It Begins!