Croatians Around Europe

How the tides have turned for Croatia #1 keeper Dominik Livaković! From a summer transfer back-and-forth between Fenerbahce, Dinamo and Barcelona, Livaković received a surprising start for Barcelona Saturday vs. Sevilla as Barca #1 Joan Garcia is out 3 weeks with a meniscus injury and Polish international Wojciech Szczęsny has been dropped to #3. Livaković played well in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 5: Livaković Starts For Barcelona, Gvardiol Assists In City Win, Budimir + Sučić Score In La Liga

Martin Baturina, take a bow! The 23 year-old Croatian midfielder not only scored Como's first ever Champions League goal Thursday night in a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig, but he also assisted and was voted MOTM with an exceptional 9.2 SofaScore rating, Igor Matanović bagged two goals for Freiburg Saturday in a 5-0 thumping of Borussia Monchengladbach. Matanović now has … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 4: Baturina Scores Como’s 1st Ever CL Goal, Matanović Brace For Freiburg, Gvardiol Assists In City Win

Martin Baturina's stock keeps on climbing! The 23 year-old Como midfielder scored a beauty from 26 yards out rifling a low ball just inside the far post. The kid is booming with confidence after scoring against England at the World Cup. He now has Serie A goals in back to back games as Como came from behind to defeat Genoa 4-1 Friday night. Luka Vušković (above) was … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 3: Baturina From 26 Out! Vušković Scores Goal #1 For Brighton! Musa Tied With Messi For MLS Lead After Brace!

Luka Modrić got his first Serie A start of the season Friday night in a 2-0 AC Milan victory over Venezia. Modrić played 74 minutes and was given a poor 5.5 rating from SempreMilan. " I would assume he’s still not back in prime physical condition, so that can maybe be used as an excuse, but he looked a little bit rusty if I’m completely honest. There were some poor … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 2: Gvardiol Assists In City Win, Baturina G/A For Como, Matanović MOTM With Goal In Freiburg Win

Joško Gvardiol was the hero for Manchester City Sunday afternoon after sliding home a 91' shot to beat Bournemouth 2-1. The play was initially flagged for offside, but after VAR, the goal stood. Gvardiol received a 7.6 SofaScore rating for his efforts while Manchester Evening news was a bit more critical with a 5/10 rating: "He wasn't as sharp defensively as he needed to be but … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 1: GOALS GALORE! Gvardiol Winner, Segečić Free Kick, Perišić Double!

Backup keeper Ivor Pandur and former Dinamo, Rijeka manager Sergej Jakirović defeat Middlesbrough 1-0 in the Championship playoff final to gain promotion to the Premier League league next season! Luka Modrić and AC Milan shocked by Cagliari in a 2-1 loss Sunday which means they will miss out on Champions League football next season. Modrić came off the bench in the 2nd half … [Read more...] about The FINAL Weekend Water Cooler: Pandur, Jakirovič Headed To The Premier League! Modrić, AC Milan Miss Out On Champions League

Mateo Kovačić came off the bench for Man City in the 65th minute of their 1-0 FA Cup Final victory over Chelsea. City have now secured both the FA Cup and League Cup in 2026. Joško Gvardiol was not part of the FA Cup squad and is expected to play Tuesday in Premier League action vs. Bournemouth. Igor Matanović ends the season with 3G/1A in his final two matches and a total … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 36: Kova & City Win FA Cup, Matanović Ends Season With 11 Bundesliga Goals