Croatians Around Europe

Eden Hazard was unveiled today as Real Madrid's newest superstar. During his first press conference in front of the Bernabeu faithful, Hazard was asked which number he will wear. "I asked Modrić if he could lend me the #10 shirt. And he said "No", Goal.com reports. Life Rule #1,991 A non-Ballon d’Or winner cannot ask a Ballon d’Or winner for their … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić To Eden Hazard: “NO”

Dejan Lovren remained on the bench Saturday night in Madrid as he watched his Liverpool side defeat Tottenham 2-0 to claim their sixth Champions League crown. Although Lovren did not step onto the pitch, he extends Croatia's steak of having an international football player win the Champions League to seven straight years. It's an impressive streak for such a small … [Read more...] about Lovren Extends Croatian CL Dominance To 7 Straight Years

Mateo Kovačić lifted more European hardware Wednesday night in Baku. After winning three straight Champions League titles with Real Madrid - granted, he was coming off the bench - Kovačić won the Europa League title with Chelsea, denying city rivals Arsenal a Champions League berth next season. Kovačić got the start and played 76 minutes in the win. He was given a … [Read more...] about Kovačić Wins Europa League…Now What?

Niko Kovač became the first person in Bayern Munich history to win the German double - the Bundesliga title and the German Cup in the same season - as both player and coach. In his first season as manager for Bayern Munich, Kovač locked up the German double with a 3-0 DFB Pokal win over RB Leipzig on Saturday. And remember, Kovač helped Eintracht Frankfurt win the German Cup … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXVI

Andrej Kramarić scored a beautiful free kick in the 34th minute Saturday - curling the ball over the wall and into the left side netting. The goal put Hoffenheim up 2-0 going into the break but they would concede four unanswered goals in the second to give Mainz a 4-2 victory. If Hoffenheim would have held on for the victory, they would have booked a Europa League spot. Now, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXV

It's no secret that Belgian superstar Eden Hazard will be leaving Stamford Bridge for Real Madrid this summer. It's all but a done deal. But what does that mean for Chelsea's midfield next season? Mateo Kovačić was on a season-long loan in London and helped Chelsea finish top-four to secure a Champions League berth and a spot in the Europa League Final. … [Read more...] about Kovačić: Stay At Chelsea Or Go Back To Inter Milan?

Dejan Lovren watched from the bench as Liverpool did exactly what they needed to do at Anfield Sunday afternoon in the last match of the Premiership season - win. Liverpool defeated Wolverhampton 2-0 behind two Sadio Mane goals, but it wasn't enough as Manchester City came from behind to defeat Brighton 4-1 to win the Premiership title by one point. Liverpool only … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXIV

After being suspended for the first leg last week in Germany, Ante Rebić's introduction into the Europa League semifinals wasn't enough for Eintracht Frankfurt as they fell to Chelsea in a penalty kick shootout. The first leg ended 1-1 in Frankfurt which means Frankfurt needed to score in London in order to progress to the Europa League Final. Rebić got the start … [Read more...] about Rebić Return Not Enough As Chelsea Beat Frankfurt In Penalties

"Barring a historic collapse at Anfield Tuesday night, Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona will be headed to the June 1st Final in Madrid where they would take on either Tottenham or Ajax." -before the match WRONG! The historic collapse came. And it ousted Barcelona out of the Champions League Final. Now it will be Liverpool in the Final with Dejan … [Read more...] about LIVERPOOL SHOCK BARCELONA! Lovren In, Rakitić Out