Croatians Around Europe

What more can we say about Luka Modrić? The man is 36 years old and still carrying Real Madrid on his back. Real Madrid were up 3-1 on Chelsea after their huge first leg victory at Stamford Bridge last week. Los Blancos had one foot in the Champions League semifinals until Chelsea came out with three unanswered goals at the Bernabeu Tuesday night. Real Madrid were shell … [Read more...] about THE LEGEND CONTINUES: Luka Modrić Revives Real Madrid CL Hopes With Wonder-Assist vs. Chelsea

Joško Gvardiol is now worth 96.2 million Euros! Soon, he will be the first Croatian footballer to ever be valued above 100 million Euros. The 20 year old Leipzig defender has had a near perfect debut season in the Bundesliga and is attracting attention from around the globe.  Gvardiol is regarded by many as the best U21 defender in the world and is already proving himself to … [Read more...] about Joško Gvardiol Is The MOST Valuable Croatian Footballer Of All Time

It was all Real Madrid Wednesday night in London. Benzema scored a hat trick. Modrić had a wonderful assist. Kovačić for some weird reason didn't get the start but came on immediately at halftime when Chelsea were down 2-1. It looks like a Real Madrid/Manchester City semifinal is upon us. Wednesday night (3PM ET kickoff), we will witness the Master versus the Grasshopper … [Read more...] about Modrić Assists Benzema With Perfect Cross As Real Madrid Thump Chelsea 3-1 In 1st Leg Quarterfinal Clash

Don't count Vrsaljko out yet. Šime Vrsaljko received 90 valuable minutes on the pitch Tuesday night in Atletico Madrid's 1st leg quarterfinal versus Manchester City and definitely held his own. City would squeak by with a 1-0 victory after Kevin de Bruyne finally broke the deadlock in the 70th minute. To no one's surprise, Atletico Madrid and manager, Diego Simeone, looked … [Read more...] about Vrsaljko Plays 90 Minutes In Champions League vs. City

19 year-old Luka Sučić scored another long-range goal Sunday to add to his already impressive mantle. In the 27' versus Rapid Vienna, Sučić ripped a low shot from 24 yards to hit the side netting. This is the exact playmaker the Croatian senior side needs. Someone who can shake things up on offense with fearless shots from long range that hit the target. Sučić is still a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVII: Sučić Scores From Long Range, Musa On The Board Again For Boavista

Ivan Perišić supplied the lone assist for Inter Milan Saturday in another disappointing result; drawing Fiorentina 1-1. Perišić left a long, lofty cross in the box that was met by the head of Denzel Dumfries. Inter get the point on home soil but have looked like an absolute shell of themselves without Marcelo Brozović in midfield. With the drop in points and an AC Milan win … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVI: Perišić, Sosa Assist; Modrić Plays False 9 vs. Barcelona

'Super Mario' Mandžukić got the Champions League party started for Croatians in 2013 when he scored in the final and helped Bayern Munich defeat Borussia Dortmund in extra time. Since then, a Croatian has lifted the Champions League every season. Nine straight campaigns, Croatian blood has lifted Europe's most prestigious club trophy: Mandžukić, Modrić, Kovaćić, Rakitić, … [Read more...] about Modrić, Kovačić To Meet In Champions League Quarters

Lovro Majer continued his extraordinary season with Rennes Sunday night in a 4-2 victory over Lyon. Majer scored the game winner in 1st half injury time with a wide open look on target following a Lyon defensive collapse. Majer would cap off the game with a simple insurance assist to Martin Terrier four minutes into the 2nd half to cap off a 'one goal, one assist' match. With … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXV: Majer Scores In Rennes Win, Sosa With Another Huge Assist