With 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*
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Croatians Around Europe *XIII*
By 83 CommentsIt was the Ivan Perišić show Sunday in Milan as Inter demolished Chievo Verona 5-0 behind three goals from their Croatian winger. Perišić opened up the scoring in the 23rd minute when he banged in a rebound which the Chievo goalie couldn't do anything about. Marcelo Brozović would get on the stat sheet with an assist to Icardi 15 minutes later with Perišić putting the game out … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIII*
Croatians Around Europe *XII*
By 124 CommentsMarcelo Brozović came on in the 53rd minute and scored two minutes later for Inter Milan with a right-footed one-timer from 17 yards out to give his side a 2-0 lead. Inter ultimately won the game versus Cagliari 3-1 to keep pace with leaders Napoli on the weekend; remaining two points behind. Brozović has made an impact coming off the bench since his injury return and is … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XII*
Nikola Vlašić: Everton’s Brightest Youngster
By 132 CommentsWritten by Alex Norwood Everton made a very interesting purchase this year, strengthening their team with what is considered to be Croatia’s most promising football player: Nikola Vlašić. Bought from Hajduk Split for 10 million pounds, the 20-year-old attacking midfielder does not have an easy task with the Blues. A lot of hope was put into this transfer and the … [Read more...] about Nikola Vlašić: Everton’s Brightest Youngster
Champions League Day 4: Modrić Does It Again!
By 111 CommentsLuka Modrić doesn't score many goals for Real Madrid, but when he does, they are stunning. Tuesday night in Cyprus, Modrić opened up the scoring in the 23rd minute with a 24-yard volley to beat the keeper on a bounce. Real Madrid ultimately won 6-0 and have booked their spot in the Champions League knockout round next spring but are likely to finish second in the group behind … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 4: Modrić Does It Again!
Croatians Around Europe *XI*
By 155 Comments19 year-old Josip Brekalo is this weekend's 'Croatian Star' with his 51st minute game winner for Stuttgart Friday night versus Borussia Dortmund. Brekalo came off the bench at halftime and made a long run down the right flank right into the box, faking a shot with his right and ultimately beating the keeper with his left foot. Brekalo is currently on loan to Stuttgart from … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XI*
Croatians Around Europe *X*
By 134 CommentsEintracht Frankfurt striker Ante Rebić once again justified his call up to the Croatian national squad for the Greece playoff with another 'wunder gol' Friday night against Werder Bremen in a 2-1 victory. The 24 year-old striker curled a one-timer from 18 yards out to beat the Bremen keeper for his fourth goal in last six matches. Rebić is known to be an emotional player who … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *X*
Perišić Strikes Again!
By 58 CommentsHe may be wild at times with his outside the box shots, but when he connects, it's a thing of beauty. Inter Milan's Ivan Perišić scored the game winner Monday night in a 2-1 victory over Hellas Verona. Perišić blasted a 19-yard one-timer past the Verona keeper for the goal and three vital road points which keeps Inter only two points behind leaders Napoli in Serie … [Read more...] about Perišić Strikes Again!
Croatians Around Europe *IX*
By 87 CommentsWith the Greece tie now only two weeks away, it would be ideal to see Croatian players at optimal form with their clubs. But that didn't happen this weekend. Instead, defender Domagoj Vida was the only Croatian international to find the back of the net in a weekend that was uneventful for the Vatreni. Vida headed home a cross on a rain-soaked pitch against Karpaty in the 12th … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *IX*