Croatians Around Europe

Chelsea absolutely destroyed Norwich City 7-0 Saturday afternoon. Mateo Kovačić had a huge game with two assists and an impressive 9.1 rating in his 90 minutes on the pitch. Chelsea will remain in 1st place in England through the first nine matches of the season with the win. "Kova was lively in midfield throughout - and provided a lovely assist for the second goal, a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe VIII: Kovačić Shines For Chelsea, Brekalo Scores Winner For Torino

There was tons of action for Croatians in Champions League this week! Atalanta's Mario Pašalić scored the opener at Old Trafford vs. Manchester United Wednesday night with a sharp tap-in right in front of goal. Atalanta would take a 2-0 lead against the Red Devils, however, Man United would roar back to a 3-2 victory capped off by an 81st minute winning header by Cristiano … [Read more...] about Champions League Week 3: Pašalic Scores At Old Trafford, Modrić With Silky Smooth Assist

Bayern Munich II’s 17 year-old Croatian Gabriel Vidović is on fire! Vidović scored a brilliant goal Tuesday night for Bayern II in a 1-1 draw against Bayreuth. The teenage attacking midfielder now has nine goals and seven assists in 15 matches for his side. According to Kicker, a popular German media outlet, Vidović has impressed Bayern Munich’s staff with his performances this … [Read more...] about Gabriel Vidović: Bayern Munich’s Newest Gem

Ivan Perišić made Serie A history on Saturday when he opened up the scoring from the penalty spot in Inter Milan's 3-1 loss to Lazio. Perišić is the first Serie A player (since the data was collected) to convert a penalty shot with both feet in a league game, SempreInter reports. His left foot has always been favored but he decided to take this shot with his right. Why? We can … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe VII: Perišić Makes History, Krama With 2 Assists, Lovren A Liability?

Ivan Perišić assisted on Inter Milan's equalizer against Sassuolo on Saturday as the reigning Italian champions came back to win 2-1. Perišić placed an absolutely perfect 'one bouncer' pass from the sideline to the head of Edin Dzeko. The cross was right on the 6-yard box which made the Sassuolo keeper stay home on the play. Marcelo Brozović played 90 minutes of the match … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe VI: Perišić, Gvardiol With Perfect Assists; Pašalić Scores

What would King Bronk say? I think we all know. In case you missed it in Champions League earlier in the week, AC Milan was absolutely hosed by an injury time penalty call that allowed Atletico Madrid to steal a 2-1 victory at San Siro. Luis Suarez converted the 97th minute penalty and the rest is history. But come on! How do you call that a handball? The ball flicked … [Read more...] about THE FIX IS IN? AC Milan-Atletico Madrid Finish With Wild PK Call

Towering at 6 feet 3 inches tall and having just turned 18, Roko Šimić is the next big Croatian striker talent. Working his way up through the Lokomotiva Zagreb youth ranks, Šimić finally got his debut last season and has since competed in 25 matches (starting 15) for the Lokosi. Although he only scored 4 goals, he had many convincing performances and led the line on a very … [Read more...] about Roko Šimić: The Croatian Erling Haaland

Tuesday Matches: Luka Modrić comes off the bench in the 66' as FC Sheriff shock Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu Ivan Perišić comes off the bench in the 81' and Marcelo Brozović plays 55 minutes as Inter Milan and Shakhtar Donetsk play out 0-0 draw Ante Rebić starts for AC Milan but is subbed out in 34' (tactical - 10 men) as Atletico Madrid win 2-1 on last second Luis … [Read more...] about Champions League Week 2: Absolutely Nothing Happened

The Alen Halilović hype-train has left the station! Again. The 25 year-old is already becoming a Reading fan favorite, scoring once and assisting twice in his first four starts for the club, which is currently in the English 2nd Division. Halilović scored the game-winning goal against Middlesbrough on Saturday, and was the highest rated player on the pitch.  Halilović has … [Read more...] about Halilović Scores Winner, Can He Climb The Ladder Back To The Croatian National Team?