Croatians Around Europe

Oh boy! Domagoj Vida and Dejan Lovren have definitely received criticism from fans over the years for doing dumb things on the field - but remember - they always make up for it. Vida embraced his inner Zlatan on Sunday with a ridiculous "mid-air, behind the back, heel kick" for a Besiktas goal in a 4-0 win over Erzurum. Simply amazing that some players can still … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XII: Vida, Modrić, Krama, Brekalo All Score

Written by staff writer Rob Uvanović Borussia Dortmund made headlines on Sunday as they disposed of their manager, Lucien Favre, and rather than electing to hire a big-name replacement, left the squad in the hands of 38 year old German-Croat, Edin Terzić, as caretaker manager for the remainder of the season. Terzić, born in Germany to a Croatian mother and … [Read more...] about Former Bilić Assistant, Edin Terzić, Named New Dortmund Boss

Former Croatia manager, Otto Barić, passed away in Zagreb Sunday at the age of 87 due to complications with COVID. Barić is most famous with Croatians for leading the Vatreni from 2002-2004; through the EURO 2004 tournament. Baric played for for  Metalac Zagreb and Lokomotiva before managing NK Zagreb, Sturm Graz, Stuttgart, Austria, Albania, and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XI*

I'm just going to leave this right here. In the biggest game of the year for Real Madrid, Luka Modrić delivers yet again. If Madrid would have lost against Borussia Monchengladbach Wednesday night, their Champions League season would have been over. Instead, Modrić put the Real Madrid midfield on his back in a 2-0 win to top the group.  Luka Modrić via … [Read more...] about Modrić, Real Madrid Through To CL Round of 16; Perišić, Brozović Out

Nikola Vlašić opened up the scoring for CSKA Moscow on Sunday and was voted "Man of the Match" in a 2-2 draw against Khimki. It wasn't the result they were looking for as CSKA are candidates to chase down Zenit for the Russian title. They currently trail the reigning champs by two points midway through the season. Vlašić got the ball in the box, fended off his … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *X*

Real Madrid are officially in a free fall and they're taking Luka Modrić down with them. The reigning La Liga champions have only won one game in their last five and are overworking their 35 year-old Ballon d'Or winning Croatian midfielder. When I saw the lineup for Real Madrid vs. Shakhtar Donetsk Tuesday, I was sure to see Modrić's name as an available substitute … [Read more...] about Modrić Is Being Overworked, Real Madrid Need To Chill

Alen Halilović can now color in England on his 'world football map'. The 24 year-old free agent was picked up by 2nd division English side Birmingham FC on Monday on a one-year contract; joining former Dinamo Zagreb player Ivan Šunjić. Halilović has now played club football in Croatia, Spain, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Holland, and now England. Although it feels like … [Read more...] about Halilović Signs With Birmingham

Andrej Kramarić may not have played much for Croatia in 2020, but don't worry, he is alive and well. After recovering from injuries and COVID quarantine, Croatia's #1 striker returned on Saturday for Hoffenheim and played 90 minutes in a 3-3 draw against Stuttgart. Krama supplied an assist to Ryan Sessegnon on the 2-2 equalizing goal before putting Hoffenheim up 3-2 via penalty … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VIII*

Mateo Kovačić is finally getting his groove back as he received the start for Chelsea on Saturday from manager Frank Lampard. With Chelsea does 1-0 in the 23rd minute, Kovačić assisted on the opening goal and was given 8/10 as he "Provided the killer cut-back to Abraham for Chelsea's first strike of the evening. Drove the Blues forward in the second half. Almost got an assist … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VII*