Croatians Around Europe

Andrej Kramarić took 'Croatian of the Weekend' honors as he scored twice in Hoffenheim's 2-1 win over Nurnberg on Sunday. In the 25th minute, Kramarić converted a penalty to give Hoffenheim a first half lead and then scored the game winner in the 78th minute with a cheeky back heel that would 'nutmeg' the Nurnberg goalie. Kramarić has had a successful season with Hoffenheim; … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVII

It was a night to forget in Madrid Tuesday evening as Real Madrid lost 4-1 to Dutch side Ajax, ending a perfect 3-year run in the Champions League tournament. Real Madrid have won the last three Champions League titles and four out of the last five. It has been an incredible dynasty Luka Modrić help build in the Spanish capital. However, all good things must come to an … [Read more...] about Change Of Guard At The Bernabeu

Image courtesy of FoxSports Asia Ivan Rakitić was the hero of Catalan on Saturday during this week's second installment of El Classico. Rakitić was featured for 90 minutes during Wednesday's Copa del Rey match up it was Saturday's league performance that will get him etched in history with his 26th minute game-winning goal. A seemingly benign run led to a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVI

It was a rough day if you are a Real Madrid supporter as Los Blancos were shutout 3-0 at home to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semifinals. Barcelona will now go on to play in the Final while Real Madrid are on pace to not win a single trophy in 2019. Ivan Rakitić and Luka Modrić payed the full match for their respective clubs while the above picture went viral on the internet … [Read more...] about The Croatian El Clasico Comes To An End, Barca Thump Real Madrid

Ante Rebić scored the game winner in a 3-0 Eintracht Frankfurt victory over Hannover on Sunday. In the 54th minute of play, Rebić made a run down a crowded left flank in the box and found some sunlight to score. In the first half, Rebić could have easily scored on a break away but his attempt at 'chipping' the Hannover keeper did not go according to plan. He also had a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXV

It is being reported by multiple media outlets in Europe that Ivan Rakitić will be moving to Italian giants Inter Milan in the summer. Inter Milan have already reached an “understanding” with Barcelona for Ivan Rakitić in the summer but the Spanish club is holding out for a £39 million offer. With current Inter captain Mauro Icardi in turmoil with the club, this … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Rakitić Moving To Inter Milan

It was an uneventful night across Europe Tuesday as not a single goal was scored in Champions League. Barcelona played out a scoreless draw with Lyon in France after five shots on goal and 64% ball possession. After the match, Barca's Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitić said, "Even with half an hour more, we wouldn't have scored." Rakitić played the full 90 … [Read more...] about Rakitić & Barcelona Go Scoreless With Lyon, Liverpool Too

Luka Modrić sat out Real Madrid's match against Girona on Sunday due to a yellow card suspension. Without their Ballon d'Or midfielder, Los Blancos lost 2-1 at home after taking  the lead in the 25th minute through a Casemiro strike. Real Madrid could not find the all-important insurance goal and would concede twice to 15th placed Girona in the second half to get struck down at … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIV

Luka Modrić and Real Madrid escaped Holland with a 2-1 road victory against Ajax after an incredibly controversial VAR ruling denied Ajax their opening goal in the first half. Real Madrid would finally get into their normal rhythm in the second half with Benzema knocking one into the upper left corner and Marco Asensio scoring the winner late off a wonderful cross from the … [Read more...] about Modrić & Real Madrid Escape Amsterdam With 2-1 Win Over Ajax