Croatians Around Europe

In a La Liga twist of events, it looks as if both superstar Croatians could be leaving their respective clubs this summer. 2018 Ballon d'Or winner, Luka Modrić, is being wooed by David Beckham and Inter Miami - MLS' newest club in 2020. Bleacher Report has reported that Miami is offering to double Modrić's contract if he comes across the pond. Modrić has stated that … [Read more...] about Aeropuerto Madrid: Modrić –> Departures, Rakitić –> Arrivals

It may be Super Bowl Sunday, but our football is round! Yesterday in Madrid, Modrić & Vrsaljko walked off the field together after a 1-0 Real Madrid victory over Atletico. Cromance>La Liga. Both Croatians played the full match as Luka Modric received a '7' as he "didn’t give the ball away in the first-half, barely did so in the second. A delight to watch." … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XX*

Ante Rebić remains hot! After what looked like a miserable loan move from Eintracht Frankfurt to AC Milan in the summer - where Rebić spent 90% of his time on the bench - the wild horse has been released from his cage in 2020. In AC Milan's last two matches, Ante Rebić has scored three goals; all coming off the bench in the second half. Milan won both of those Serie … [Read more...] about Ante Rebić: A Man On Fire

Ante Rebić is officially on fire! After coming off the bench for AC Milan last weekend where he scored two goals, Rebić did more of the same for AC Milan Friday night. Rebić came off the bench in the 58th minute against Brescia and scored the game's lone goal to earn AC Milan three points. In a crowded box, the ball found Rebić and he cooly slammed it into the back of the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIX*

After spending the first four months of his loan spell at AC Milan on the bench, the Italian club finally witnessed what Ante Rebić can do Sunday. With AC Milan down 1-0 at halftime, Rebić was inserted into the game and scored his first goal with the club two minutes later; pounding home a low cross in front of goal. Then deep in injury time - with the game tied at … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*

The man forgotten. Marko Pjaca was supposed to be the fiery right winger to play opposite of Ivan Perišić in a stacked Croatian offense. However, two separate knee injuries have kept Pjaca out of action - for the most part - since 2016. But at only 24 years young, the Juventus man can make a resurgence over the next six months to get his career back on … [Read more...] about Marko Pjaca: Third Time’s A Charm

It was a slow week in Europe as La Liga and Bundesliga were on winter break, however, Luka Modrić and Real Madrid picked up some silverware in Saudi Arabia. The Spanish SuperCup took place on foreign soil as Real Madrid faced bitter city rivals Atletico in Jeddah. After a scoreless 120 minutes, the two clubs stepped up to the penalty spot where Real Madrid prevailed … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVII*

In an absurd scheduling fixture, where the Spanish FA have not only increased the number of SuperCopa teams to four; but also moved the 4-team mini-tournament to Saudi Arabia, Luka Modrić scored a fantastic "inside out" goal as Real Madrid defeated Valencia 3-1 to reach the Final. Modrić got the start and played 77 minutes in the win but has become quite the cheeky … [Read more...] about Modrić The Maestro Does It Again

Rumors are starting to swirl around Europe regarding Luka Modrić's future and where the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner will play next. Modrić has 18 months left on his contract at Real Madrid, but the Daily Mail is reporting that the Croatian captain could be on his way out as soon as this summer. Where? MLS side DC United. Although it would be an absolute … [Read more...] about Modrić Heading Across The Pond After Euro 2020???