Nikola 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
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Modrić MOTM With Assist In 1-0 Real Madrid Win Over Mallorca
By 3 CommentsThis may be Modrić's last season in Madrid -- and if it is -- he's not going out quietly. Modrić captained Real Madrid and was given MOTM honors in a 8.4 match rating from FOTMOB. Goal.com gave Modrić a 8/10 rating as he was "Constantly involved, both in chance creation and ball movement. Assisted the winner, too. A class act." 90min.com said "His brain isn't slowing down even … [Read more...] about Modrić MOTM With Assist In 1-0 Real Madrid Win Over Mallorca
Josip Brekalo Back To Dinamo Zagreb???
By 47 CommentsJosip Brekalo may be moving back to Dinamo Zagreb come this January transfer window. Per TransferMrkt and @IASucic, the 25 year-old winger could be rejoining his former club. Brekalo left Dinamo in 2016 to join Bundesliga club, Wolfsburg. Since then, he has been loaned out to Stuttgart and Torino before making a permanent move in Italy to Fiorentina this past summer. In only … [Read more...] about Josip Brekalo Back To Dinamo Zagreb???
Kovačić 1st Player In History To Win Club World Cup With 3 Different Teams
By 10 CommentsLet thank sink in. Is Kovačić the most decorated club player in history who has done the least amount of work to get there? Quite possibly. I'm not trying to bash the guy so all you Kova lovers can settle down, but facts are facts. I'm happy for the guy but how many of these accolades has he helped achieve himself? Real Madrid: -2017 La Liga champions -3x … [Read more...] about Kovačić 1st Player In History To Win Club World Cup With 3 Different Teams
Croatians Around Europe 15: Modrić MOTM With Goal, Assist; Majer Scores Winner For Wolfsburg
By 31 CommentsLuka Modrić looked goooood Sunday night in a 4-1 Real Madrid victory over Villarreal. The Croatia captain was voted 'Man of the Match' in 90 minutes played, perfectly assisting on Bellingham's opening header, scoring the fourth goal, and had a wonderful shot from outside the box go just over the cross bar in the 1st half. Modrić received a 9/10 grade from Goal.com as he had a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 15: Modrić MOTM With Goal, Assist; Majer Scores Winner For Wolfsburg
Sučić Scores In Champions League, Modrić Misses Penalty
By 41 CommentsLuka Sučić nearly kept his RB Salzburg side in European contention this season with his 57' goal against Benfica Tuesday night from the top of the box. The shot was deflected but had enough zip on the ball to freeze the Benfica keeper. It would have been the goal to keep Salzburg in the Europa League after the New Year, however, Benfica scored in injury time to take hold of the … [Read more...] about Sučić Scores In Champions League, Modrić Misses Penalty
Croatians Around Europe 14: Kramarić Scores A Beauty, Budimir Converts From The Spot
By 52 CommentsAndrej Kramarić scored a beauty Friday night in Hoffenheim's 3-1 victory of Bochum. In the 43', Krama received the ball at the top of the box, took one touch, hit the brakes letting the Bochum defender slide right past him, and cooly shot the ball just inside the near post. It was as cool, calm, and collected as you can be in the box. It was Krama's fifth Bundesliga goal of the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 14: Kramarić Scores A Beauty, Budimir Converts From The Spot
Does Pep Know What He’s Doing With Gvardiol?
By 34 CommentsLook, I'm no football manager and I've never coached a professional team in my life, so who am I to speak against the great Pep Guardiola? But something is starting to smell awful fishy in Manchester with Gvardiol playing the left-back position instead of his native center-back role. Manchester City obviously had a plan bringing over Gvardiol from Leipzig for $90 million this … [Read more...] about Does Pep Know What He’s Doing With Gvardiol?
Croatians Around Europe 13: Kovačić Returns In Chaotic Finish, Budimir Assists
By 16 CommentsMateo Kovačić returned from a back muscle strain Sunday, coming off the bench in the 87', of a wild 3-3 draw between Manchester City and Tottenham. Spurs would equalize in the 90', however, a Jack Grealish break away at the death was called back due to a Spurs foul. City should have been awarded an "advantage" on the play, however, the referee incorrectly blew the play dead. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 13: Kovačić Returns In Chaotic Finish, Budimir Assists