Croatians Around Europe

England Reuters; Is this the last of the Modrić-Redknapp show? It was a Crottenham reunion Sunday as all three Croatians got the start for Spurs. Luka Modrić finally made his season debut after being left off the squad for the Manchester United match last Monday due to "his head not being in the right place." Niko Kranjčar started alongside Modrić in midfield with … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *IV*

Ukraine Kalinić scores in Dnipro debut, sees red Nikola Kalinić made his Dnipro debut in dramatic fashion Saturday as he came off the bench against Shakhtar Donetsk in the 59' with his side already down 3-0. Kalinić quickly picked up a yellow card in the 69' before heading home Dnipro's loan goal of the game in the 81st off a set piece. Two minutes later, … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *II*

England Reuters/Modrić rips his 2nd of the season Luka Modrić and the Tottenham Hotspur replied to their 4-0 thumping by Real Madrid with a wild 3-2 victory over Stoke City on Saturday. Modrić got the start and followed Peter Crouch's 11' header goal with one of his own seven minutes later. Little Modrić received the ball just outside of the box and dribbled in … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXIII*

England Getty/ Ćorluka (L) congratulating Defoe for the last time? Vedran Ćorluka may have played his last game for Tottenham on Sunday as the Spurs defeated Charlton Athletic 3-0 in the FA Cup 3rd Round. CSR's North London contact and close friend to Spurs management has reported that Ćorluka will be sold to Liverpool FC in the next few weeks. Ćarli would be an … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXI*

Belgium ClubBrugge/ Perišić heads home his first of four Headers, hustle and toe-punts. All things that Ivan Perišić showed us on Wednesday as he scored four goals and assisted in Club Brugge's 5-0 thumping of last place Charleroi. The 21 year-old Croatian closed out 2010 on one of the hottest streaks a player can have: scoring eight goals in five games; three of … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XX*

France RCLENS/ Runje about to get bopped in the face Vedran Runje was having the game of his life Wednesday as Lens took on Bordeaux. Lens quickly grabbed the lead in the first half and added another just before the whistle to enter halftime with a 2-0 lead. Runje made two superb saves in the first half to keep Bordeaux scoreless. It all went sour for Runje and … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XIX*

Germany MANDŽUKIĆ VS. RIBERY Mario Mandžukić made his German debut on Friday night as his new Wolfsburg club opened up the German Bundesliga season in Bavaria against reigning champions Bayern Munich. Mandza had a fantastic match, getting the start and popping three shots on goal; one of them hitting the right post. He was subbed out in the 88'. It seems the … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *III*

England MODRIĆ DOES HURDLES TOO Luka Modrić started for Tottenham Hotspur in a pivotal match that would decide their Champions League fate. Needing maximum points to stay in front of Manchester City for the last spot would mean Spurs would have to beat Bolton Saturday afternoon. They got the job done, barely winning 1-0, on a rocket of a shot by midfielder Tom … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXVI*

England MODRIĆ PLAYING HARD IN THE DERBY There were doubles all across Europe this week: both in domestic leagues and Cup play. Tottenham had a pivotal match Wednesday night as they took on North London rivals Arsenal at White Hart Lane. Luka Modrić started for the Spurs and played the entire match as Niko Kranjčar and Vedran Ćorluka were unavailable due to … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXIV*