After scoring two first half goals against Real Madrid on Wednesday, Mario Mandžukić added another to his weekly tally on Sunday; volleying a cross past the Sampdoria keeper sends before the halftime whistle. Mandza is strong in front of the net with proper service and has regained his scoring touch. But can the Croatian national side get him that service in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXX
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CL Semis Set! Real Madrid v Bayern, Liverpool v Roma
By 4 CommentsIt will be Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich in one semifinal and Liverpool vs. Roma in the other. This can potentially set up yet another All-Croatian Final between Luka Modrić and Dejan Lovren if Real Madrid and Liverpool get through. A Croatian has lifted the Champions League trophy every year since 2013. That's five years in a row and this year would make it … [Read more...] about CL Semis Set! Real Madrid v Bayern, Liverpool v Roma
Niko Kovač To Be Named New Boss At Bayern Munich
By 26 CommentsFormer Croatia captain and manager, Niko Kovač, is to be named new head coach at Bayern Munich, ESPN reports. The 46 year-old Kovač has been the manager at Eintracht Frankfurt for the past two and a half seasons; helping them survive a relegation playoff in 2016 while getting them within two points of a Champions League berth with five matches remaining this … [Read more...] about Niko Kovač To Be Named New Boss At Bayern Munich
Mandza Brace Not Enough For Juventus In Emotional CL Ending
By 23 CommentsIt's the Mario Mandžukić show in Madrid! The Juventus striker headed home twice inside 40 minutes (2', 37') to cut the Real Madrid aggregate score from 3-0 to 3-2 at halftime. Juventus scored one more in the second half to bring the aggregate score to 3-3; and with the game nearly headed to extra time, a penalty was given to Real Madrid, Italian goalkeeping legend Gianluigi … [Read more...] about Mandza Brace Not Enough For Juventus In Emotional CL Ending
Roma Shock Barcelona, Liverpool Through
By 19 CommentsIn the biggest shock of the European season, Roma overcame a 4-1 first leg loss to Barcelona, winning 3-0 Tuesday night at home to move onto the Champions League semifinals on away goals. Barcelona squandered a 3-goal first leg lead and will only have themselves to blame as they only managed two shots on goal against Roma. Ivan Rakitić played the full 90 minutes in the match … [Read more...] about Roma Shock Barcelona, Liverpool Through
Croatians Around Europe XXIX
By 19 CommentsAfter reports came out of Milan that there was friction between the club and Croatian striker Nikola Kalinić prior to the March international break, things appear to have been smoothed over (temporarily) as Kalinić came off the bench Sunday in the 67th minute with Milan down 1-0 to Sassuolo. In the 86th minute, Kalinić would receive the ball in the box with back to goal, spin … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIX
Rakitić, Lovren Shine As Barca, Liverpool Dominate In CL
By 47 CommentsBarcelona handled Roma 4-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal match Wednesday night at the Nou Camp to all but book their place in the final four. Ivan Rakitić got the start and played 90 minutes in the win; receiving a '7' grade as he "Worked hard and nearly opened the scoring with an effort that struck the post." Barcelona will surely wrap up the La Liga … [Read more...] about Rakitić, Lovren Shine As Barca, Liverpool Dominate In CL
Ronaldo Bicycle Seals 1st Leg Real Madrid Win
By 13 CommentsIn a rematch of last year's Champions League Final, Real Madrid crushed Juventus 3-0 in the first leg of their first leg quarterfinal draw. Ronaldo opened up the scoring in the first five minutes of play and then put the match away with a sensational bicycle kick goal in the second half. Juventus' Paolo Dybala was sent off in the 66th minute and Marcelo would add a third for … [Read more...] about Ronaldo Bicycle Seals 1st Leg Real Madrid Win
Croatians Around Europe XXVIII
By 18 CommentsIvan Perišić returned to Inter Milan from the international break on fire Saturday at the San Siro. Perišić assisted on both Icardi goals and scored himself in the 13th minute with a tight angle shot with his right foot. Croatian teammate Marcelo Brozović was given credit for the long range assist. Both played the full match for Inter as they remain in fourth place for the last … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVIII