Croatians Around Europe

Andrej Kramarić not only started Saturday in Hoffenheim's 3-1 victory over Holstein Kiel, but he scored the game winner just before halftime to make it 2-0. Krama was outspoken earlier in the week regarding Hoffenheim management following their 5-0 loss to Bayern. He has received support from his manager, teammates and supporters following his comments. We still don't know … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 18: Krama Scores After Outspoken Week, Kovačić & Šutalo Also Find The Back Of The Net

In a post-match interview following Hoffenheim's 5-0 loss to Bayern Munich Wednesday night, Andrej Kramarić was not shy in expressing his disappointment and frustration with the club. With the loss, Hoffenheim only have one win in their last five matches and currently sit in the Bundesliga "relegation playoff" spot, one point from safety. Here's what Kramarić said after the … [Read more...] about Kramarić Unleashes On Hoffenheim: “If I Told The Truth, I Would Receive The Biggest Punishment In The History Of The Bundesliga”

Nikola Vlašić scored a wonderful half-volley from 18 yards out Saturday to force a 1-1 Torino draw versus Juventus. The shot perfectly rattled off the left post to freeze Juve goalie Michele Di Gregorio in 1st half injury time. Vlašić now has two goals and three assists in 14 Serie A matches this season. He doesn't score often, but when he does, the goals sure are beauties! … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 17: Vlašić Scores Wunder-Volley vs. Juventus, Vušković Sees Red

Luka Modrić came off the bench in the 80th minute Friday night with Real Madrid down 1-0 to Valencia and playing with 10 men due to a Vini red card. Five minutes later, Jude Bellingham would tap the ball to a streaking Modrić in the box who cooly slotted home to make it 1-1. It is Modrić's first La Liga goal of the season. However, he received a yellow card which means he will … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 16: Modrić Scores Off The Bench To Become Real Madrid’s Oldest Scorer In History

17 year-old Luka Vušković has done it again! The kid is looking more like a striker than a CB these days as he scored a Euro bicycle kick Thursday night in Belgium. Will he become a greater defensive presence than Gvardiol in the next few years? What should Tottenham do with Vušković when he turns 18 in February and can play in the UK? Should Dalić call up Vušković … [Read more...] about Vušković Climbs The Ladder For Amazing Bicycle Goal

Luka Vušković scored his fifth foal of the Belgian season Friday night in a 1-1 draw versus KV Mechelen. Remember, he's only 17 and he's a center-back. Vušković also received a 8.5 FOTMOB rating and MOTM honors for his efforts. The kid is getting awfully good with his head in the box and scored off a free kick Friday by redirecting the ball in the air. Vušković currently on … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 15: Vušković Scores 5th Belgian Goal Of The Season, Perišić With 2 Assists

What is going on with Pep and Manchester City this season? The reigning English champions once again lost Sunday night (2-1) in dramatic fashion to city rivals Manchester United. Joško Gvardiol got the start at center defense and showed why he has been a better attacker for City than defender lately. Gvardiol opened the scoring for City in the 1st half with a wonderful header … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 14: Gvardiol Hero & Villain(?) As City Continue To Implode

Luka Modrić had a solid day at the office Saturday night in 3-0 Real Madrid victory over Girona. The win puts Los Blancos two points behind leaders Barcelona with a game in hand. Modrić supplied Bellingham with a "hockey assist" pass in the 2nd half as the English international sent a perfect through-ball to Arda Guler to make it 2-0. Moments later, Modrić would use his … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 13: Modrić With 1.5 Assists, 8.6 Rating In 3-0 Real Madrid Win; Budimir Scores Again!

21 year-old Matija Frigan scored his 6th goal of the Belgian season Sunday in a 2-2 Westerlo draw vs. Gent. Frigan received a 7.7 FOTMOB rating for his efforts in the match. 17 year-old Croatian teammate Luka Vušković received a higher rating in defense from FOTMOB: 8.3. Not bad at all from the Croatia U21s in a very competitive Belgian "feeder league" for the rest of Europe. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 12: Frigan Scores As Croatian Duo Shine For Westerlo In Quiet Week