Josip Stanišić, who is currently on loan at Bayer Leverkusen from Bayern Munich, scored the opening goal of Leverkusen's 3-0 thumping of Bayern Saturday night. It is Stanišić's first Bundesliga goal of the season and the victory puts Leverkusen five points clear of 2nd place Bayern Munich with 13 matches remaining in the season. Stanišić did not celebrate the goal as Munich … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 21: Stanišić Scores Winner vs. Bayern Munich, Krama Equalizes At The Death, Budimir Nets La Liga Goal #11
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Croatians Around Europe 20: Majer Comes Off Bench To Score 2x For Wolfsburg, Pašalić Scores Too
By 59 CommentsLovro Majer came off the bench in the 55th minute to score two 2nd half goals Sunday in a 2-2 draw against Hoffenheim. He was voted MOTM with a 9.0 rating from FOTMOB. Nearly perfect for 35 minutes on the pitch. Two minutes after coming on, Majer placed an absolute perfect left-footed shot just inside the left post from 16 yards out. He was later fouled in the box and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 20: Majer Comes Off Bench To Score 2x For Wolfsburg, Pašalić Scores Too
Petar Musa To Sign With MLS’ FC Dallas For €13M
By 43 CommentsIn one of the most bizarre Croatian transfers in recent history, 25 year-old striker Petar Musa will be departing Portugal to play in the United States for FC Dallas, Goal.com reports. The move should be completed later in the week pending a successful Musa physical. I just don't get this move for Musa. Although he's coming off the bench for Benfica, he's playing for the … [Read more...] about Petar Musa To Sign With MLS’ FC Dallas For €13M
Josip Brekalo Officially Joins Hajduk Split, HNL Table Becomes Even More Intense
By 36 CommentsOne of the wildest seasons in HNL history just got even more hectic. Amid a tight race at the top of the table, 25-year-old Josip Brekalo has agreed to join Hajduk Split for the remainder of the 2023-24 season on loan from Fiorentina in Serie A. The speedy winger was present at Hajduk's previous match at Poljud, alongside fellow signee Ivan Perišić. Brekalo's move to Hajduk … [Read more...] about Josip Brekalo Officially Joins Hajduk Split, HNL Table Becomes Even More Intense
Croatians Around Europe 19: Budimir Scores La Liga Goal #10, City Progress In FA Cup
By 28 CommentsAnte Budimir has now scored 10 goals in the La Liga season for Osasuna. He deflected home a hard shot from teammate David Garcia in the 55' Sunday night. The goal would equalize the match and force a 1-1 draw between Osasuna and Sevilla. Only five players in Spain have more goals than Budimir at this time: Bellingham, Dovbyk, Mayoral, Morata, Griezemann. Both Mateo … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 19: Budimir Scores La Liga Goal #10, City Progress In FA Cup
Croatians Around Europe 18: Bradarić Assists In Serie A Action, Stanišić & Leverkusen Stay Top Of Bundesliga
By 35 CommentsSalernitana left-back Domagoj Bradarić assisted on the game's opening goal Sunday in a painfully slow week across Europe for Croatia's national team players. Last place Salernitana would lose 2-1 to Genoa however despite the early lead. Although Bradarić has only been capped by the senior side four times, he could be a left-back option in the future if Sosa does not work out. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 18: Bradarić Assists In Serie A Action, Stanišić & Leverkusen Stay Top Of Bundesliga
Croatians Around Europe 17: Kovačić, Gvardiol Rated Poorly vs. Newcastle; Majer Earns MOTM With Assist
By 44 CommentsMateo Kovačić and Joško Gvardiol both had subpar performances for Man City Saturday in an injury time "come from behind" 3-2 victory over Newcastle. Kevin de Bruyne stole the show making his Premiership return (injury), coming off the bench in the 69' to supply the 2-2 equalizer and the game-winning assist. Kova received a 5/10 from 90min.com as he "Couldn't keep up with the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 17: Kovačić, Gvardiol Rated Poorly vs. Newcastle; Majer Earns MOTM With Assist
Modrić Assists Again, Real Beats Atletico 5-3 in Super Cup Semifinals
By 3 CommentsLuka Modrić might as well play for Real Madrid until he is 50. The 38-year-old midfield star recorded another assist for Los Blancos on Wednesday, this time against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semifinals. Real Madrid went on to win the match 5-3 in extra time, and will face either Barcelona or Ante Budimir's Osasuna in the final on January 14th. Down 1-0 in … [Read more...] about Modrić Assists Again, Real Beats Atletico 5-3 in Super Cup Semifinals
Croatians Around Europe 16: Vlašić, Musa Score; Kovačić Assists In FA Cup Action
By 38 CommentsNikola Vlašić scored his second goal of the Serie A season Sunday night in an impressive 3-0 win over last year's Italian champions: Napoli. With Torino already up 1-0 against 10-man Napoli in the 52nd minute, Vlašić ripped a low shot from 20 yards out just inside the left goal post. Torino was always the right club for Vlašić after West Ham; he simply "failed to launch" … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 16: Vlašić, Musa Score; Kovačić Assists In FA Cup Action