SPAIN Mateo Kovačić got the start for an injured Luka Modrić Sunday and played 78 minutes for Real Madrid in a 3-0 victory over Real Sociedad. In the 38th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo set Kovačić free on a breakaway and the Croatian midfielder slotted home for the game's opening goal. Kovačić returned the favor six minutes after the break as he found Ronaldo … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVII*
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By 22 CommentsSpain Real Madrid were expected to win the Club World Cup again this year; but they weren't expected to cut it so close. After a 2-0 semifinal win over CONCACAF champions Club America, where Luka Modrić was awarded Man of the Match honors, Real Madrid faced the Kashima Antlers in the final Sunday night in Yokohama, Japan. The Antlers were the cinderella … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
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By 84 CommentsSPAIN It was a Croatian bonanza at the Bernabeu in Madrid on Saturday as Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić got the start for Real Madrid while Duje Čop got the nod for Sporting Gijon. It looked like a runaway game for Real Madrid as Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice for his side within the first 18 minutes of the match, but a rare mistake from Modrić in the 35th minute … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XI*
Champions League: Real Madrid, Monaco Through, Dinamo Shut Out Again
By 13 CommentsThe Champions League looked a bit clearer after Tuesday night's games. Both Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić played the full 90 minutes in the Real Madrid midfield in their 2-1 victory away to Sporting Lisbon. This is the second consecutive match Madrid has fielded the Croatian duo which can only build Kovačić' confidence moving forward. The victory keeps Real Madrid two points … [Read more...] about Champions League: Real Madrid, Monaco Through, Dinamo Shut Out Again
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By 19 CommentsItaly PHOTO: inter Inter and Milan faced each other On Saturday night. After a boring first half the 'Derby della Madonnina' took off in the second half to end with a spectacular 2-2. Ivan Perišić was a starter under the new Manager Pioli. The former Wolsfburg star played a good first half though missed a couple of chances in the box. His first try was too … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XI*
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By 122 CommentsItaly PHOTO: Juventus Juventus reinforced their Serie A lead following to their 2-1 away win at Chievo Verona. Mario Mandžukić was paired up front with Gonzalo Higuain and played the full match. The Croatian international started from the left with free license to converge and support the Argentinian. His second half was way better than the first. He scored … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *X*
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By 22 CommentsSPAIN Photo:AP Saturday's match between Barcelona and Valencia will forever be known as "Bottlegate" as Lionel Messi's injury time winning penalty kick was met with a water bottle in the head of Neymar from the home Valencia fans. Although Neymar was directly hit, Suarez also took to the ground with other teammates grabbing faces. It's a flop no matter how you … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VIII*
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By 89 CommentsSPAIN Luka Modrić underwent successful knee surgery on Sunday which will see the Real Madrid star sidelined for a minimum of one month. And Los Blancos are already feeling the void of Modrić's absence. On Sunday, Real Madrid drew their third straight La Liga match, this time 1-1 with Eibar. The droppage of points pulls Real Madrid level on points with rivals … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VI*
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By 44 CommentsItaly PHOTO: Juventus Juventus gets 3 points away at Palermo. A mediocre performance is worth a lucky 1-0 and the top of the table retention. The necessity to give Dybala some rest pushed Allegri to select Mario Mandžukić up front with Higuain on a 2 striker experiment that did not pan out as good as he was hoping for. Mandžukić was the most dangerous player on … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *V*