Croatians Around Europe

18 year-old Luka Sučić has become a routine starter for Red Bull Salzburg, starting in all three of their January matches. In those three matches, Salzburg did not concede once and scored a total of eight goals. Although Sučić did not land his name on the scoresheet in the month of January, his solid performances caught the eyes of the Salzburg fanbase - and is now a nominee … [Read more...] about Luka Sučić Already In RB Salzburg ‘Player of the Month’ Race

There was a reason Bayern Munich were shopping Andrej Kramarić in the summer. He's a beast in the Bundesliga. Kramarić cut the Bayern Munich lead in half just before halftime but it wasn't enough as the German champions took care of business in a 4-1 win Saturday. Krama volleyed home a long cross from the sideline to get Hoffenheim on the board and has remained on absolute fire … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XVIII: Krama Scores vs. Bayern, Rebić Saves Zlatan

Lampard is out as Chelsea manager. But did Mateo Kovačić give the club more reason to sack their legendary midfielder? GiveMeSport is reporting via Danny Murphy on TalkSport that "a source told me that Rudiger and Kovačić went directly to the board to talk about Lampard." At the beginning of the season, I said that this needed to be Kovačić's year. He finally has a home in … [Read more...] about Did Kovačić Have A Hand In Lampard’s Sacking?

AC Milan lost 3-0 to Atalanta on Saturday but their fans will be more interested in their newest addition rather than the loss. Their Croatian strike force is officially set for a 2021 "scudetto" run with Ante Rebić rejoining the team after COVID quarantine and Mario Mandžukić making his much anticipated debut. Both Croatians will join Zlatan's strike force for the second half … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XVII: Mandzo Debuts, Krama With Another Brace

I think Andrej Kramarić got the memo that Mandžukić is returning to European football. Kramarić scored a brace for Hoffenheim in a 3-0 win over Hertha Berlin Tuesday night. The first was a routine shot from the middle of the box as Krama stayed onside on the initial shot, while his second was a perfect free kick that snuck over the wall and just inside the near post from 19 … [Read more...] about Kramarić Scores Beautiful Free Kick, Kovačić & The S.S. Chelsea Sinking Quickly

It's official. After leaving Juventus and European football 18 months ago, 'Super Mario' is back! Mandžukić was spotted in Milan for a physical this weekend and was officially introduced Tuesday. AC Milan are picking up Mandzo on a free transfer since he is not currently contracted with another club. The deal is for the rest of the season with an option to extend a full year … [Read more...] about Mandžukić On A Mission To Break AC Milan #9 Curse

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