Croatian Football Talents made a great compilation video of the Top 30 Croatian goals of 2017. Mario Mandžukić's bicycle kick against Real Madrid in the Champions League Final was rightfully voted #1. Hoffenheim striker Andrej Kramarić had some blistering goals this year but 19 year-old Stuttgart wunderkind Josip Brekalo officially arrived with two goals in the … [Read more...] about Croatian Goals Of The Year!
Croatians Around Europe
Croatians Around Europe *XVII*
By 13 CommentsIvan Perišić and Inter Milan have hit a bit of a rough patch after being top of Serie A only three weeks ago. Inter only have one point in their past three games and now trail leaders Napoli by seven points. After losing two consecutive matches, Inter chopped the points with Lazio Saturday in a scoreless affair. Perišić played the full match while Marcelo Brozovic came on in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVII*
Modrić Makes Real Madrid All-Time XI
By 11 CommentsIn a weekend that Real Madrid supporters will want to forget as quickly as possible, Spanish newspaper Marca released the All-Time XI for Los Blancos. And guess who made the list? None other than Croatia's very own Luka Modrić. Voted on by Marca readers, Modrić was named to the all-time team among the likes of current teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio … [Read more...] about Modrić Makes Real Madrid All-Time XI
Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
By 18 CommentsReal Madrid had an opportunity to shrink the deficit between themselves and La Liga rivals Barcelona to eight points Saturday afternoon in Madrid with a win in El Clasico. With a game in hand because of the FIFA Club World Cup, Luka Modrić and company could have made it back in the race before Christmas hit. But it couldn't have been more of a disaster. After a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
Vrsaljko Could Be In Liverpool Or Napoli Soon
By 26 CommentsIt's no secret that 25 year-old Croatian right back Šime Vrsaljko never quite fit in at Atletico Madrid since his summer 2016 signing from Sassuolo. But the former Dinamo Zagreb defender is back to full strength and is planning an exit to Liverpool or Napoli this January, The Sun reports. The deal is rumored to be for a hefty £22 million where Vrsaljko could end up … [Read more...] about Vrsaljko Could Be In Liverpool Or Napoli Soon
Croatians Around Europe *XV*
By 57 CommentsLuka Modrić and Real Madrid were in the UAE this week to represent Europe at the FIFA Club World Cup. And as expected, Los Blancos won it for the third time in four years. In the semifinal round, Real Madrid had to come from behind to defeat Al Jazira 2-1. Modrić assisted on the equalizing goal to Ronaldo before Gareth Bale put away the winner int he 81st minute. On Saturday, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XV*
2018: Croatian Odometer Watch
By 36 CommentsHeading into 2018, Croatia will be well represented in European play. But should Croatian fans be rooting for another long run by Luka Modrić and Real Madrid to the Champions League Final? Or Rakitić and Barcelona to make some noise? With the World Cup opener on June 16th for Croatia and the Champions League Final on May 26th, that leaves little rest for any player … [Read more...] about 2018: Croatian Odometer Watch
Modrić, Real Madrid Face PSG Test In Round Of 16
By 38 CommentsThe Champions League Round of 16 match-ups were announced earlier today...and boy do we have some doozies! In the Round of 16 'Main Event', defending champions Real Madrid will take on a familiar foe in former Barcelona striker Neymar, now with Ligue 1 club Paris St-Germain. PSG were reluctant to top a group which also featured Bayern Munich, but with Real Madrid … [Read more...] about Modrić, Real Madrid Face PSG Test In Round Of 16
Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
By 74 CommentsWith snow falling at Anfield and Liverpool up 1-0 against city rivals Everton in the Merseyside Derby Sunday afternoon, Croatian defender Dejan Lovren was booked and called for a penalty in the 76th minute after the slightest of hands was put on Calvert-Lewin. Wayne Rooney would convert the penalty and the match would end in a 1-1 draw. It appeared to be a very soft penalty … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIV*