Croatians Around Europe

Players don't get paid much for appearing in the World Cup, but if they play well, their values can skyrocket! And that's exactly what's happening with the Vatreni following their second place finish in Russia. Atletico Madrid right-back Šime Vrsaljko, who had a superb World Cup, is being loaned out to Serie A Club Inter Milan for the season. He will join Croatian … [Read more...] about The Croatians Are Coming!

It was a tear jerker in Kiev Saturday night; and not only for the Liverpool faithful. Liverpool superstar and England's top scorer this season, Mohammed Salah, had to be subbed off in the 31st minute after a tussle with Sergio Ramos which led to apparent sprained ligaments in his left shoulder. The Egyptian will be watched carefully over the next few weeks as his … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Complete European 3-Peat Behind Karius Blunders

It was the Ante Rebić show in Germany on Saturday as the 24 year-old Croatian winger scored twice for Eintracht Frankfurt in a 3-1 German Cup Final victory over Bayern Munich; being named 'Man of the Match.' Rebić just returned from injury and looks to be at full strength heading into the World Cup, which only means good things for the team as the right side needs a confident … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXV

Croatian defensive back Šime Vrsaljko played the first half of Atletico Madrid's 3-0 Europa League Final victory over Marseille Wednesday night. He was taken off at halftime; already on a yellow and the game only at 1-0 in Atletico's favor. Vrsaljko was sent off in the first leg of the semifinals vs. Arsenal for grabbing two yellows in the first 10 minutes of the … [Read more...] about Vrsaljko & Atletico Win Europa League Title

Enzo Vieira (8), the son of Real Madrid and Brazil defender Marcelo, represents Real Madrid at youth level but on this occasion he was in the first-team dressing room and took the opportunity to play a game of 'keep up' with the squad. Vieira certainly didn't disappoint as he exchanged passes with a host of big name players, including Luka Modrić, Marco Asensio and Marcelo … [Read more...] about Marcelo’s Son Plays ‘Keep Up’ In Real Madrid Locker Room

The Croatians were out and about Sunday night as Barcelona hosted Real Madrid in El Classico. Although Barcelona already wrapped up the La Liga title, pride was on the line for both Spanish giants as Barcelona carried an undefeated record going into this match. Both Ivan Rakitić and Luka Modrić played the full 90 minutes for their respective clubs with Mateo Kovačić coming in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXIII

Dejan Lovren will be joining compatriots Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic in the Champions League Final May 26th in Kiev. It will be an All-Croatia Final meaning that a Croatian international will lift the Champions League trophy for a 6th straight year. Lovren made one small blunder on the day when he cattempted to clear the ball but hit it off of James Milner's head … [Read more...] about Lovren Too…

Real Madrid are in! Both Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić got the start for Los Blancos Tuesday night in Real Madrid's second leg Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich. With Bayern scoring inside five minutes and continuing the pressure for the rest of the match, Modrić was faced with a much more defensive role than he usually plays. Kovačić played well and … [Read more...] about Modrić, Kovačić Headed To Champions League Final!

Andrej Kramarić is on fire! After an already superb start to 2018, the Hoffenheim striker scored three goals Friday in a 3-1 win over Hannover. The first goal was a mere tap in but the second was a well-timed volley with the hat trick being bagged with a long-range chip of the keeper. With the win, Hoffenheim sit in fourth place which is good enough for the last German … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXII