The Andrej Kramarić vs. Bruno Petković debate will be an interesting one amongst Croatian fans in 2020 - and even though both have been producing in recent months - one striker plays in Germany while the other plays in the Croatian Prva Liga. Kramarić scored a wonderful header in the 87th minute to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1. Kramarić played the ball outside to Hoffenheim … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
Croatians Around Europe
Cromance > Bromance
By 30 CommentsAll bets are off when Croatians are in the mix; even if they're playing against each other. In what is slated as one of the most hated rivalries in all of sports, Real Madrid battled out a 0-0 draw against Real Madrid at the Nou Camp Wednesday night in a lackluster El Clasico. Both these clubs hate each other. Their fans hate each other. And there is no love lost when … [Read more...] about Cromance > Bromance
Who Will Protect The Streak?
By 22 CommentsIn case you weren't counting - between Mandžukić, Modrić, Rakitić and Lovren - a Croatian international has lifted the Champions League trophy every year since 2013. That's seven years in a row. Yes, seven! That's really impressive for any international side to claim. Add the World Cup Final appearance for Croatia and Luka Modrić's Ballon D'or win in 2018, and our … [Read more...] about Who Will Protect The Streak?
Croatians Around Europe *XV*
By 41 CommentsIt was a super slow weekend for the Croatians in club play. However, in a huge Serie A match that could have kept Inter Milan in first place, Marcelo Brozović supplied the lone assist for Inter in a 1-1 draw vs. Fiorentina. The draw keeps Inter and Juventus level on points with Brozović playing an integral party of the Inter midfield this season. With their loss against … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XV*
Vlašić Continues To Shine
By 29 CommentsNikola Vlašić is on fire! He has arrived much sooner than expected and you should all be getting Croatian "Vlašić" jerseys before everyone and their mom has one. At only 22 years old, Vlašić is making a name for himself in Europe and Everton should be kicking themselves for selling him to CSKA Moscow in the summer. Vlašić has helped CSKA Moscow pull within one point … [Read more...] about Vlašić Continues To Shine
Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
By 77 CommentsThe heir apparent to Luka Modrić - Mateo Kovačić - is starting to really heat up in London with Chelsea. After scoring his first goal in Chelsea blue 10 days ago in Champions League versus Valencia, Kovačić hit another beauty from outside the box in a 3-1 loss to Everton. Although Chelsea lost, they remain in the top-four with their young attacking crew of Kovačić, Pulisic, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
Rakitić Drowning In Barcelona: He Deserved Better
By 41 CommentsIn what could be Ivan Rakitić's last full month in Barcelona - because he is 100% leaving by the summer - I'd like to take this time to reflect on one of the most overshadowed and underrated European football players of the past year and a half. Sure, we (Croatians) know who Rakitić is and exactly what he can do on the pitch. But even Raketa was overshadowed at the … [Read more...] about Rakitić Drowning In Barcelona: He Deserved Better
Croatians Around Europe *XIII*
By 11 CommentsMario Pašalić was supposed to be Croatia's next big midfielder in 2014 when Hajduk Split sold him to Chelsea for £3 million. But it never happened. As Chelsea does to many of their smaller signings, Pašalić was loaned out immediately and never got a chance to put on a Chelsea shirt. At only 24 years-old, Pašalić has already been a 'journey man' in Europe. He has … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIII*
Kovačić Scores 1st Chelsea Goal, Lovren Equalizes For Liverpool
By 12 CommentsMateo Kovačić is finally on the board at Chelsea! In Chelsea's Champions League match against Spanish club Valencia Wednesday night, Kovačić leveled the score at 1-1 in the 41st minute with a wonderful low, right-footed strike from 20 yards out. The match would end 2-2. Kovačić has been masterful in the Chelsea midfield the season - and although he rattles … [Read more...] about Kovačić Scores 1st Chelsea Goal, Lovren Equalizes For Liverpool









