Croatians Around Europe

Luka Modrić got banged up against Sevilla on Saturday; having to play the majority of the match with a wrapped head after suffering a cut on his forehead. With Real Madrid up 1-0 in injury time, Modrić stole the ball from a Sevilla defender and and marched alone down field to score an insurance goal and cap off a 2-0 Real Madrid win. Although Los Blancos are suffering in La … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XX

Luka Modrić scored a stunning first goal of the La Liga season Sunday as Real Madrid defeated Real Betis to keep pace with the big boys in Spain. In the 13th minute, Modrić slammed home a deflected shot in the box from 18 years out to open the scoring in the match. The 2018 Ballon D'or winner has had some spectacular long-range shots in his career and he will certainly be able … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIX

Mateo Kovačić. When will he arrive? Has he arrived? Where is he going? After riding the bench behind 2018 Ballon D'or winner Luka Modrić - both at Real Madrid and the Croatian national team for the past three years - Kovačić finally got his chance to shine as Real Madrid loaned him out to Chelsea this past summer. It was a move that was intended to give Kova … [Read more...] about The Kovačić Conundrum

After signing for English Championship side Aston Villa on the first day of the winter transfer window, Croatia's #1 goalkeeper Lovre Kalinić, had a rough day at the office in his debut match Saturday as his Villa side took on Premiership club Swansea City in the FA Cup. Swansea dominated the match and won 3-0 with Kalinić conceding all three goals with little help from his … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XVIII

It took 21 matches but Liverpool's unbeaten run to start the season is finally over. Reigning champions Manchester City defeated Liverpool 2-1 Thursday night to tighten the gap between them and leaders Liverpool to only four points. The Reds could have taken a commanding lead in the Premiership table with a victory but will now need to battle it out down the final 17-game … [Read more...] about Liverpool Slip Opens Up Premiership Race

It was an extremely slow weekend in Europe as La Liga and Bundesliga are currently on winter break.  However, Inter Milan's Šime Vrsaljko got on the stat sheet Saturday with an assist in a 1-0 victory over Empoli. Vrsaljko swung in a low cross from the sideline and Keita Balde volleyed home for the game's lone goal. With the win, Inter Milan five points behind second-place … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XVII

In case you missed it while still going strong with Christmas activities on Wednesday, Dejan Lovren scored a fantastic half-volley to put Liverpool on the board in the 11th minute versus Newcastle United in a 4-0 victory. Lovren wound up and struck hard in the box to beat the Newcastle keeper high. With the win and a Manchester City loss on Boxing Day, the Reds are now six … [Read more...] about Lovren Scores On Boxing Day, Liverpool Remain In 1st

A Ronaldo-less Real Madrid won their third straight FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday, beating hosts - and Zoran Mamić managed Al Ain - 4-1. Luka Modrić opened up the scoring in the 14th minute with a  wonderful left-footed curler from outside the box and added an assist later in the match during the victory. Modrić fittingly ends his 2018 with more silverware in a year in which … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XVI

Luka Modrić is on top of the football world after a dream 2018. With that comes trophies, recognition, and of course, cartoons. BleacherReportFootball's "The Champions" series brought us satire humor at its finest this Champions League season. In the finale, Modrić goes up against Lionel Messi and tells him that he (Modrić) is the best in La Liga and that Messi … [Read more...] about Modrić To Messi: “I’m The Best In La Liga…Pay Your Taxes!”