Croatians Around Europe

Luka Modrić with another fine display Sunday as Real Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano 2-1. Modrić played the full 90 minutes and was given MOTM honors from FOTMOB. Per ManagingMadrid, Modrić received an 8/10 rating as he had "Another age-less display with a team-high 4 key passes and a big chance create for Vinicius Junior, where the Brazilian lacked the finishing touch." The win … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 25: Modrić, Vušković Shine In Stellar Performances; Ivanović Remains On Fire

Ante Budimir became Osasuna's all-time leading scorer Sunday when he converted a 1st half penalty vs. Valencia. Budimir would also be credited with an assist int he 3-3 draw. He has now scored 57 La Liga goals for Osasuna since coming over from Mallorca in 2020. This season, Budimir has bagged 14 goals and two assists in 26 matches. He currently sits behind only Lewandowski … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 24: Budmir Scores, Assists vs. Valencia

Rumor has it that Pep will be cleaning house this summer in Manchester and selling some veteran players, including Mateo Kovačić. Per OneFootball.com, Kova, KDB and Gundogan are all set to leave the club. Honestly, at 30 years old and following this dumpster fire of a season at City, a move back to La Liga would be a blessing in disguise for Kova. The Spanish and Italian … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Kovačić To Atletico Madrid

Luka Modrić...OH MY! When you think you think the 39 year-old is out of tricks, he does this. Modrić opened the scoring vs. Girona Sunday night in Madrid with an amazing 27-yard half volley to send the Bernabeu into pandemonium! I mean, what more can you say about him at this point in his career? Modrić was voted MOTM with a 9.1 rating. Goal.com said this about his … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 23: Modrić Scores Amazing Half-Volley From 27 Yards!

Marco Pašalić scored two goals vs. Philly Saturday night in his first MLS match for Orlando. It's a fantastic start to the season for the former Rijeka winger who has given himself a substantial pay raise after leaving Europe for America and the MLS. Pašalić was also voted MOTM with a 9.1 rating. We will definitely have eyes on him this season to see if Dalić calls up the … [Read more...] about Pašalić With Brace In Orlando Debut, Musa Scores Too On MLS Opening Night

Luka Sučić got the start for Real Sociedad and played 48 minutes in a 7-3 (aggregate) win over Midtjylland in Europa League action. Sučić scored twice on the night by making a nice run int the box for an easy tap-in and then blistering a low shot from 20 yards out in 1st half injury time. He was voted MOTM with a 8.6 match rating. Sociedad will now play either Tottenham or … [Read more...] about Sučić Bags 2 Goals In Europa League, Leaves Game With Apparent Ankle Injury

PSV roar back from a 1-goal 1st leg loss to defeat Juventus 3-1 Wednesday night to oust the Italian giants from Champions League football. PSV Eindhoven will now play in the Round of 16 versus Arsenal or Inter Milan. Over the 4-3 (aggregate) win for PSV, Perišić scored two goals and supplied a 'hockey assist' that would be the eventual clinching goal for the Dutch side. … [Read more...] about PERIŠIĆ IS BACK! Goal & (Hockey) Assist As PSV Oust Juventus From Champions League!

Ante Budimir drew a very controversial penalty and converted from the spot on Saturday in a 1-1 draw vs. Real Madrid. That makes it 13 La Liga goals for Budimir in 24 matches. Only Lewandowski and Mbappe have more in Spain. Was it a 50-50 penalty call? Sure. But Budimir was calm and collected at the spot and easily guessed right vs. Courtois. The draw means Real Madrid only … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 22: Budimir Penalty Holds Real Madrid, Vlašić Scores