Enzo Vieira (8), the son of Real Madrid and Brazil defender Marcelo, represents Real Madrid at youth level but on this occasion he was in the first-team dressing room and took the opportunity to play a game of 'keep up' with the squad. Vieira certainly didn't disappoint as he exchanged passes with a host of big name players, including Luka Modrić, Marco Asensio and Marcelo … [Read more...] about Marcelo’s Son Plays ‘Keep Up’ In Real Madrid Locker Room
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Croatians Around Europe XXXIII
By 39 CommentsThe Croatians were out and about Sunday night as Barcelona hosted Real Madrid in El Classico. Although Barcelona already wrapped up the La Liga title, pride was on the line for both Spanish giants as Barcelona carried an undefeated record going into this match. Both Ivan Rakitić and Luka Modrić played the full 90 minutes for their respective clubs with Mateo Kovačić coming in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXIII
Lovren Too…
By 47 CommentsDejan Lovren will be joining compatriots Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic in the Champions League Final May 26th in Kiev. It will be an All-Croatia Final meaning that a Croatian international will lift the Champions League trophy for a 6th straight year. Lovren made one small blunder on the day when he cattempted to clear the ball but hit it off of James Milner's head … [Read more...] about Lovren Too…
Modrić, Kovačić Headed To Champions League Final!
By 17 CommentsReal Madrid are in! Both Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić got the start for Los Blancos Tuesday night in Real Madrid's second leg Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich. With Bayern scoring inside five minutes and continuing the pressure for the rest of the match, Modrić was faced with a much more defensive role than he usually plays. Kovačić played well and … [Read more...] about Modrić, Kovačić Headed To Champions League Final!
Croatians Around Europe XXXII
By 64 CommentsAndrej Kramarić is on fire! After an already superb start to 2018, the Hoffenheim striker scored three goals Friday in a 3-1 win over Hannover. The first goal was a mere tap in but the second was a well-timed volley with the hat trick being bagged with a long-range chip of the keeper. With the win, Hoffenheim sit in fourth place which is good enough for the last German … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXII
Vrsaljko Sees Red Inside 10 Minutes
By 27 CommentsIt was a questionable call, but Šime Vrsaljko was sent off for his second yellow card inside the first 10 minutes of Atletico Madrid's Europa League first leg semifinal against Arsenal Thursday night in London. Already picking up a yellow card in the second minute of play, Vrsaljko got a piece of the ball and the ankle of the Arsenal player just moments … [Read more...] about Vrsaljko Sees Red Inside 10 Minutes
Modrić, Real Madrid Take Down Bayern 2-1 In 1st Leg
By 33 CommentsLuka Modrić played the full 90 minutes and Mateo Kovačić came on for the last 10 as Real Madrid came from behind to defeat Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal Wednesday night in Munich. Bayern will now need a minimum of two goals in Madrid next week or it will be Real Madrid in the Champions League Final for a … [Read more...] about Modrić, Real Madrid Take Down Bayern 2-1 In 1st Leg
Lovren, Liverpool Give Roma Hope In 5-2 CL Win
By 30 CommentsLiverpool were on Cloud Nine 80 minutes into their Champions League first leg semifinal match versus Roma Tuesday night; up 5-0 and all but through to the Final match. However, a small Dejan Lovren gaffe at the back where he misjudged a ball in the air lead to Edin Dzeko's opener for Roma in the 81st minute. The Italian side would convert a penalty four minutes later to save … [Read more...] about Lovren, Liverpool Give Roma Hope In 5-2 CL Win
Modrić: “I Can See Myself Playing In The MLS”
By 9 CommentsIn a recent ESPN article, Croatia captain and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modrić stated that he has followed Zlatan's move to the MLS and has said that he could see himself playing in the American league when his Real Madrid days are over. Does that mean he would follow Zlatan to the LA Galaxy? Or would any MLS club do? … [Read more...] about Modrić: “I Can See Myself Playing In The MLS”