Croatians Around Europe

Today’s future star for Croatian soccer: Antonio Marin. Marin is arguably the most talented young Croatian player. The tall winger has a wide variety of skills in his bag and is a great finisher and creator. The 19 year-old plays for Dinamo Zagreb and has made a few appearances for the first team this season; as well as five total appearances for the Croatia U-21 side. His … [Read more...] about Future Star: Antonio Marin

Today, we are focusing on future star for Croatian football: Luka Sučić. The 6’1” attacking midfielder plays for the Red Bull Salzburg U-19 team and is arguably their most important player. He is expected to be the next Luka Modrić and was a star in this year's UEFA Youth Champion’s League, scoring five goals and assisting once in eight games. Sučić is definitely one to keep an … [Read more...] about Future Star: Luka Sučić

There's trouble in paradise for Ivan Rakitić, kind of. Rakitić may have played his last game for Barcelona, which isn't by any means the end of the world for him. At 32 years of age, Rakitić's best years are behind him - but that doesn't mean he can't add value to another top European side - like Inter Milan. ESPN is reporting that Barcelona are in need of cash as they … [Read more...] about Rakitić To Barcelona: “I Am Not A Sack Of Potatoes!”

Mario Pašalić and Atalanta started off their Champions League group stage campaign with three straight losses - which began with a 4-0 thumping at Maksimir by the hands of Dinamo Zagreb. Now, they will be playing in the Champions League quarterfinals. Atalanta have been the definition of persistence this season in Europe. They clawed back to win their last two group … [Read more...] about Pašalić & Atalanta Through To Champions League Quarters

Croatia football legend Zvonimir Boban is out as Chief Football Officer at AC Milan, Goal.com reports. Boban has been in the position for just under one year, with the club that he famously played for from 1991-2001. Before CFO at AC Milan, Boban was FIFA's Deputy Secretary General for three years. AC Milan has been a sinking ship all season and could easily be … [Read more...] about Boban: “I Didn’t Realize We Were In North Korea!”

The Vatreni have finally cooled down. After weeks of Brekalo and Rebić scoring, there wasn't much action this weekend. Luka Modrić had a glimmer of a highlight on Sunday as his Real Madrid side lost 2-1 to Real Betis; relinquishing first place in La Liga back to Barcelona. Modrić played 79 minutes and left with the game tied at 1-1, however made a fantastic run down field to … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXV*

As of now, the severeness of Mateo Kovačićs injury is unknown, SBnation.com reports. However, during Chelsea's 2-0 FA Cup victory over Liverpool Thursday, Kovačić pulled up with an apparent Achilles injury. Hopefully it's only a sprain as opposed to a tear. From a guy that just ruptured his achilles four months ago, it sucks! The rehab is long and you will never have … [Read more...] about Kovačić May Have Achilles Injury