Croatians Around Europe

'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

Luka Modrić may be 36 years old, but he's still playing ball like a little kid in the selo. Wednesday night in Madrid, Modrić had a career game and one that Madridistas (and Croatians) will remember for years. He singlehandedly put Real Madrid on his back with the aggregate-tying goal, shredding through the entire PSG midfield before laying off a perfect 'nutmeg' assist to … [Read more...] about What’s Not To Love About Luka Modrić?

Luka Modrić, you've left us all speechless once again. Real Madrid's Champions League magic is back! Los Blancos came back from a two-goal deficit to defeat PSG 3-1 (3-2 aggregate) and earn a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals - and they couldn't have done it without the late-match heroics of 36 year-old magician Luka Modrić. In the 76th minute, Modrić carried … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić And Real Madrid Beat PSG 3-1, Book Ticket To UCL Quarterfinals

Luka Modrić is 36 1/2 years old. Yet, Luka Modrić is still scoring, assisting, and playing at the highest level. Moments after assisting on Camavinga's equalizing goal, Luka 'The Bazooka' Modrić rifled a left-footed shot from 24 yards out that hit nothing but the back of the net. The goal would give Real Madrid the momentum heading into halftime and would eventually be the game … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIV: Luka The Bazooka Scores Another Cracker, Roko Šimić Sees Red After Brace, Sosa Assists On Stuttgart Game Winner

We know the answer to that: pretty, pretty biased. And will that ever change? Probably not. While Matthew McKova would be a Ballon d'Or candidate in an English shirt, he is trash in Croatian checkers (from an English perspective). But which players could England use from the Croatian national team and vice versa? (please give us your answers in converted … [Read more...] about How Biased Are English Fans???

Lovro Majer remains hot in France for Rennes as he scored a late insurance goal versus Montpellier Friday night in a 4-2 victory. Majer played a beautiful give n' go with teammate Bourigeaud in the box to secure all three points for his side. Since coming over from Dinamo Zagreb in the summer, Majer now has two goals and six assists in 18 Ligue 1 matches. Rennes currently sit … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIII: Majer, Musa Score; Modrić Average In Real Madrid Win

Luka Sučić is on the board for Red Bull Salzburg in 2022! Sučić came off the bench in the 75th minute for Salzburg Sunday and scored the game winner in the 93' against 2nd place Wolfsberger. The 19 year-old Sučić stayed calm in the box while gathering the ball and booting home the winner just inside the near post. Time to give him ample playing time next month in friendlies and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXII: Sučić, Krama, Rebić Score As Brekalo, Musa Assist