Croatians Around Europe

Luka Sućić is 20 years old. Let me repeat that. Luka Sučič is ONLY 20 years old. Yet, I received texts from Croatian buddies yesterday during the Dinamo-Salzburg match saying: "How has Sučič not scored against Dinamo in 2 games?" "Sučić didn't take the game over versus Dinamo." "How did Sučić not score that?" (after rocking the crossbar) The kid is starting in … [Read more...] about Luka Sučić: The Firepower Croatians Have Waited For

Is Antonio Čolak playing in a top-5 European league? Not even close. But is he scoring regularly for Rangers in Scotland, who are without question, a top-2 team in the league? He sure is! Čolak scored two more goals for Rangers on Saturday in a 4-0 victory over St. Mirren. He received a 9.1 rating from FOTMOB and was given 'Man of the Match' honors for his efforts. In the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #8: Čolak Nets Brace In Rangers Win; Modrić, Kovačić Assist; Musa Scores 1st Goal For Benfica

Ivan Perišić has a below average performance (for his standards) in his first North London Derby as Spurs fall 3-1 to top of the league Arsenal. In 71 minutes of play, Perišić recorded 11 passes and 1 key pass. Mateo Kovačić plays the full 90 minutes in Chelsea's 2-1 triumph over Crystal Palace. Andrej Kramarić scores Hoffenheim's only goal in a 1-1 draw against … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #7: Perišić Average In North London Derby As Kramarić, Ljubičić Both Score During Quiet Weekend For Croatians

Antonio Čolak scored two solid goals for Rangers on Saturday in a 2-1 victory over Dundee United. Once again, how the hell did Zlatko Dalić not call up Čolak for September Nations League matches against Denmark and Austria? He's Croatia's most in-form striker and single handedly helped Rangers get to Champions League. I'm not saying you have to start the guy, but at least let … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #6: Čolak Brace Wins It For Rangers, Sučić Assists For Red Bull

Marcelo Brozović seems to be the only guy that can score for Inter Milan lately. The Croatian CDM scored a cheeky 'ninja kick flick' in the 89th minute Saturday to beat Torino 1-0 and grab all three points for his club. SempreMilan were a bit harsh with their 6/10 rating for Brozović as he "Didn’t have the best of games but has begun pushing forward again into the penalty area … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #5: Brozović Scores 89′ Winner For Inter, Grbić Gives Up Soft Goal In Atletico Win

Marcelo Brozović looked like a pure #9 Saturday when he made a beautiful run straight up the field to score the opener in the Milan Derby. Inter would fall to city rivals AC Milan 3-2 and now sit two points behind them for the Serie A lead. Brozović won "Best Midfielder In Serie A" last year; and this is exactly why. He not only holds things together defensively for his Inter … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #4: Brozović Scores In Milan Derby, Vlašić Scores Again For Torino

It's official. Marseille have sold Duje Čaleta-Car to English Premier League club, Southampton, on a 4-year deal, The Athletic reports. This move parallels Dejan Lovren earlier in his career when he went from Lyon to Southampton before landing at Liverpool. Lovren won a Champions League title with Liverpool in his time there. Will DCC pan out to the defender he was … [Read more...] about DCC Heading To Southampton!

Croatian wunderkind center-back Joško Gvardiol is the target of a €90M bid from the Blues, and the two clubs are currently in advanced talks, according to Fabrizio Romano. If this number is accurate, including add-ons, Gvardiol will become the most expensive defensive transfer of all time, surpassing Harry Maguire's €87M transfer to Manchester United. Gvardiol would finish … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Chelsea Bid €90M For Joško Gvardiol!