We've known all summer long that Jose Mourinho and Manchester United have wanted the services of 28 year-old Croatian winger Ivan Perišić. And usually when an elite European club calls, the phone gets answered. The rumors started late May with the official opening of the summer transfer window opening on July 1st. It would be a match made in heaven. United need an … [Read more...] about Will Perišić Make Man United Move?
Croatians Around Europe
Crochester United???
By 7 CommentsThere are rumblings around Europe that a possible Crottenham 2.0 is in the works for Manchester United. In 2010, Luka Modrić, Niko Kranjčar and Vedran Ćorluka joined forces in North London to make the aforementioned trio of Crottenham Hotspur. Now Sportske Novosti is reporting that along with the much anticipated Ivan Perišić move from Inter Milan to Manchester … [Read more...] about Crochester United???
Modrić: The Best Ever?
By 88 CommentsThe dust has settled since Saturday night's Champions League Final. And although 'Super Mario' Mandžukić scored one of the best Champions League Final goals of all time, it was Luka Modrić and Real Madrid who stole the show; sticking in four goals against Juventus. The same Juventus that kept Lionel Messi and Barcelona scoreless over two matches. Since coming to Real … [Read more...] about Modrić: The Best Ever?
Croatians Around Europe XXXI: Champions Crowned
By 16 CommentsJuventus have been crowned Italian champions for a sixth straight season and Mario Mandžukić got the party started early with a 12th minute goal which saw him beat his defender and connect on a long pass from the sideline to score from seven yards out. Juventus would eventually add two more to defeat Crotone 3-0. Juve beat Lazio at midweek in the Coppa Italia Final and now only … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXI: Champions Crowned
Championship Weekend
By 45 CommentsMore silverware coming to the Croatians this weekend! Danijel Subašić and Monaco locked up the French Ligue 1 title Wednesday night with a 2-0 win over Saint Etienne. It was another clean sheet for the Croatian #1 who was awarded 'Best Goalkeeper in France' this past weekend. Suba made some incredible saves against Juventus in their Champions League semifinal round … [Read more...] about Championship Weekend
Mandza vs. Modrić: Champions League Final Set!
By 39 CommentsReal Madrid received a small scare Wednesday night, conceding two quick goals to Atletico in the second leg of their semifinal, but they would endure a 2-1 loss to take the two-legged draw 4-2 on aggregate. Real Madrid will now face Juventus in the Champions League Final from Cardiff on June 3rd. We already knew that a Croatian would be lifting the Cup once again … [Read more...] about Mandza vs. Modrić: Champions League Final Set!
Mandza Scores, Juventus Book CL Final Spot
By 43 CommentsMario Mandžukić opened up the scoring Tuesday night in Torino as he picked up his own blocked shot in front of net to beat Croatian teammate Danijel Subašić. The goal booked Juventus' spot in the Champions League Final, being up 3-0 on aggregate, with Dani Alves adding another one in the 44th minute. Although Suba gave up two goals again versus Juventus, he made some … [Read more...] about Mandza Scores, Juventus Book CL Final Spot
Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
By 58 CommentsGermany Andrej Kramarić (above) scored a late penalty as Hoffenheim fell 2-1 at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Kramarić played the full match, converting his penalty in the 86th minute, though it proved to be too little too late for his side, who were hard done by two poor calls from the refs that resulted in a goal and penalty for Dortmund. Dortmund leapfrogs … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
Juve Post Another Clean Sheet, Blank Monaco 2-0
By 7 CommentsIt's Mandžukić versus Subašić Wednesday night in the south of France as Juve take on Monaco in the second Champions League semifinal. Juventus will be the heavy favorite to face Real Madrid in the final but this Monaco team has surprised critics on getting this far. With the resurgence of Falcao, Monaco could be slated as dark horses but Juve will have plenty of firepower to … [Read more...] about Juve Post Another Clean Sheet, Blank Monaco 2-0