Croatians Around Europe

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

Both Luka Modrić and Ivan Rakitić came off the bench late in the 2nd half for their respective clubs in Real Madrid's 2-0 El Clasico victory Sunday over Barcelona. Modrić came on in the 79th and Rakitić came on in the 81st in minimal roles with Real already up 1-0. Madrid would score an injury time insurance goal which ensured the win and a 1-point lead lead ahead of Barca with … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXIV*

Brekalo is at it again! The kid can't stop! After scoring a wonderful strike in Europa League last week and a rocket from 28 yards in the Bundesliga this past weekend, the 21 year-old scored against Malmo (again) in their Europa League Round of 32 second leg Thursday night. Brekalo ripped a shot from just outside the box with his right foot to open the scoring in a … [Read more...] about Brekalo-ing The Internet

After a scoreless first half in their Champions League Round of 16 1st leg vs. Manchester City, Luka Modrić and Real Madrid finally broke the deadlock in the 60th minute off a defensive blunder. Everything looked great for Los Blancos as they entered the final quarter of the second half; potentially going to England in two weeks with a 1-0 aggregate lead and no away goal for … [Read more...] about Modrić Plays 84 Minutes As City Come From Behind To Win 2-1

Chelsea held their own against mighty Bayern Munich Tuesday night in London during the first half, but completely fell apart after halftime, conceding three goals in their Champions League Round of 16 1st leg clash. Mateo Kovačić got the start and played all 90 minutes in the match. Kovačić was one of the few bright spots in Chelsea's disappointing 3-0 loss. He was … [Read more...] about Bayern Munich Thump Chelsea 3-0 At Stamford Bridge