Croatians Around Europe

Luka Modrić came off the bench in the 80th minute Friday night with Real Madrid down 1-0 to Valencia and playing with 10 men due to a Vini red card. Five minutes later, Jude Bellingham would tap the ball to a streaking Modrić in the box who cooly slotted home to make it 1-1. It is Modrić's first La Liga goal of the season. However, he received a yellow card which means he will … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 16: Modrić Scores Off The Bench To Become Real Madrid’s Oldest Scorer In History

17 year-old Luka Vušković has done it again! The kid is looking more like a striker than a CB these days as he scored a Euro bicycle kick Thursday night in Belgium. Will he become a greater defensive presence than Gvardiol in the next few years? What should Tottenham do with Vušković when he turns 18 in February and can play in the UK? Should Dalić call up Vušković … [Read more...] about Vušković Climbs The Ladder For Amazing Bicycle Goal

Luka Vušković scored his fifth foal of the Belgian season Friday night in a 1-1 draw versus KV Mechelen. Remember, he's only 17 and he's a center-back. Vušković also received a 8.5 FOTMOB rating and MOTM honors for his efforts. The kid is getting awfully good with his head in the box and scored off a free kick Friday by redirecting the ball in the air. Vušković currently on … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 15: Vušković Scores 5th Belgian Goal Of The Season, Perišić With 2 Assists

What is going on with Pep and Manchester City this season? The reigning English champions once again lost Sunday night (2-1) in dramatic fashion to city rivals Manchester United. Joško Gvardiol got the start at center defense and showed why he has been a better attacker for City than defender lately. Gvardiol opened the scoring for City in the 1st half with a wonderful header … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 14: Gvardiol Hero & Villain(?) As City Continue To Implode

Luka Modrić had a solid day at the office Saturday night in 3-0 Real Madrid victory over Girona. The win puts Los Blancos two points behind leaders Barcelona with a game in hand. Modrić supplied Bellingham with a "hockey assist" pass in the 2nd half as the English international sent a perfect through-ball to Arda Guler to make it 2-0. Moments later, Modrić would use his … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 13: Modrić With 1.5 Assists, 8.6 Rating In 3-0 Real Madrid Win; Budimir Scores Again!

21 year-old Matija Frigan scored his 6th goal of the Belgian season Sunday in a 2-2 Westerlo draw vs. Gent. Frigan received a 7.7 FOTMOB rating for his efforts in the match. 17 year-old Croatian teammate Luka Vušković received a higher rating in defense from FOTMOB: 8.3. Not bad at all from the Croatia U21s in a very competitive Belgian "feeder league" for the rest of Europe. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 12: Frigan Scores As Croatian Duo Shine For Westerlo In Quiet Week

Our rockstar 22 year-old defender looks like Messi offensively, but like absolute shite defensively. What is the deal as of late?! It's been a rough Premier League run for City as of late; with their last win coming October 24th. It's still early in the season but they currently trail Liverpool by eight points. They've been anything but perfect in Champions League and the bad … [Read more...] about What Is Up Defensively With Gvardiol This Season??? (2 More Gaffes In CL Tuesday Night)

Ante Budimir is going to end 2024 just as he started it with Osasuna: ON FORM! Budimir earned his second multi-goal match of the season in a 2-2 Osasuna draw vs. Villarreal. In the 8th minute of play, Budimir opened up the scoring by heading home a perfect cross. He truly is fantastic in the air when he receives proper service. Later in the 1st half, he would draw a foul in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 11: Budimir Bags Brace For La Liga Goals #7 And #8

Joško Gvardiol scored his third Premier League goal of the season Saturday in a 2-1 Manchester City loss to Bournemouth. The header came little too late in the closing minutes as City were already down 2-0. However, good to see Gvardiol climb the ladder to give his side a chance. Both Gvardiol and Mateo Kovačić played the full 90 for City in the match. Goal.com gave Gvardiol a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 10: Gvardiol, Budimir, Perišić All Score