Croatians Around Europe

24 year-old Toma Bašić scored an insurance goal for Bordeaux in a 3-0 win over Nice. Bašić one-timed a left-footed shot from the penalty spot and got the ball under the keeper. He has been a pivotal part of this Bordeaux team who currently sit 8th in the French Ligue 1. Bašić is a box-to-box midfielder and should be integrated more seriously into Croatian plans in 2021. Bašić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XVI: Bašić, Barišić On The Scoresheet

  Is Super Mario finally ready for his encore? SempreMilan - a credible source - is reporting that 'Super' Mario Mandžukić is currently in talks with AC Milan to join the club on a free transfer for the rest of the season. At 34 years-old and a full tank of gas, as he didn't play in 2020, Mandžukić is anticipated to backup Zlatan at AC Milan while joining former Croatia … [Read more...] about Mandžukić In Talks With AC Milan To Join Zlatan And Rebić

Written by Staff  Writer CroatiaU14 Ivan Perišić has struggled to find time on the pitch this season - and while Inter Milan currently sit second place in the Serie A table - Antonio Conte has no reason to change his ways. Turning 32 years old on February 2nd, Perišić still has plenty left in the tank for both club and country, he just needs to find a pitch … [Read more...] about Perišić Headed To North London?

Inter Milan will be disappointed with their 2-2 draw against Roma Sunday as they conceded an 86th minute equalizer to chop the points. However, center defensive midfielder Marcelo Brozović had a huge game and was voted MOTM with assists on both of Inter's goals. Broz will never get the proper recognition he deserves in a Croatian midfield consisting of Modrić, Perišić, and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XV: Broz Assists Twice, Pongračić Still Feeling COVID Effects

Well, we know there's no loyalty in England, so Bilić has packed his bags and is headed to Asia. Former Croatia manager, Slaven Bilić, has signed a 2-year deal to coach Beijing Guoan in China. Bilić was sacked two weeks ago after bringing West Brom back to the Premiership in the summer. However, West Brom didn't pick up any key players on their arrival, got off to a … [Read more...] about Bilić Headed To China

Ante Rebić will be the unsung hero for AC Milan on Sunday as he drew a penalty in the first half and assisted on Rafael Leao's chip-shot goal in the 49th minute in a 2-0 victory over Benevento. Rebić is being the same work horse for AC Milan this season as he's been for the Vatreni in the past. With the win, Milan remain top of the Serie A table as they are unbeaten through 15 … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIV: Rebić, Brozović Assist In Wins

Different week, same story. Luka Modrić scores again for Real Madrid and is 'Man of the Match'. It's scary that Modrić is getting BETTER at this point in his career. Seriously guys, he's getting better. Real Madrid just signed him up for another year. They might have to extend that offer one more time if he keeps playing like this. In Real Madrid's 1-1 … [Read more...] about Modrić Scores Again, Vrsaljko Returns To Starting XI

Real Madrid are adding one more year to 35 year-old Luka Modrić's contract as he will now stay with the club through June of 2022, MARCA reports. That would cap off an incredible 10-year run at the club where Modric has won four Champions League titles, two La Liga crowns, and four FIFA Club World Cups, just to name a few trophies. He will go down in history as one of the best … [Read more...] about The ‘Real Modrić Show’ Is Getting Renewed For One Final Season

It was a light weekend as Spain, Germany, and Italy all took a short holiday break. However, England was in full stride with Boxing Day matches.  The Kovačić saga continues. This was supposed to be the year Kovačić would become the midfield engine for all the new recruits Chelsea signed- Havertz, Werner, Thiago Silva; to go alongside Pulisic and Giroud. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIII: Kovačić Struggles, Halilović Picks Up Knock