Croatians Around Europe

Luka Modrić and Real Madrid dodged a huge bullet Wednesday in Champions League after conceding the first goal of the game to PSG at home in the 33rd minute. However, the troops would rally for three unanswered goals in a dominating comeback where Ronaldo scored twice. With Champions League all for Real Madrid to play for, this result should give the club the proper momentum … [Read more...] about Modrić Shines As Real Madrid Come Back To Defeat PSG 3-1

Andrej Kramarić woke up from his winter slumber on Saturday when he scored twice for Hoffenheim in a 4-2 win over Mainz.  The 26 year-old striker got the start and cleaned up the trash in front of net in the 67th minute of the match for his first goal.  Kramarić Goals/Match Highlights Then in the 88th minute, Krama would line up a free kick from 30 yards out … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIII

As reported by ESPN two days ago, Manchester United are still looking to bring Ivan Perišić to Old Trafford this summer. The Inter Milan winger nearly made the move this past offseason but the Italians wanted a fee for him which was a bit too steep for Jose Mourinho and company. Now the deciding factor will be Inter Milan finishing fourth or higher and qualifying for … [Read more...] about Perišić To United: Part 2

The prodigal son has returned! Well, sort of. Alen Halilović is alive and well and was last sited Monday night scoring a 90th minute game winner for Spanish club Las Palmas in a 1-0 victory over Malaga. The 21 year-old Halilović was supposed to be the "Croatian Messi" but never panned out after a short stint at age 18 with both the Barcelona senior and B squads. … [Read more...] about Alen Halilović: He’s Alive!

Andrej Kramarić ended a long drought with a penalty kick Saturday against Hertha Berlin. Kramarić got the start and played 83 minutes; converting the penalty in the 38th minute for the game's opening goal. But Hoffenheim couldn't manage the lead as the match would end in a 1-1 draw. The draw puts Hoffenheim on 28 points; six points behind a Champions League berth. If … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXII

Croatia's Mateo Kovačić will turn 24 years old in three months time. He will be entering the prime years of his career; and although he has been a key player for Real Madrid off the bench, his time in the Spanish capital has been riding the pine rather than playing the pitch. Real Madrid are having a horrendous season. Los Blancos are currently 19 points behind La … [Read more...] about The Kovačić Conundrum

It's been all UFC, handball and Australian Open here at CroatianSports.com for the past week; but let  me return you to our regularly scheduled programming- football. And although it was a slow all-around week for Croatian internationals, Mateo Kovačić had a snazzy assist for Real Madrid on Saturday. Kovačić came off the bench in the 88th minute for Luka Modrić and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXI

Marko Pjaca scored a goal in his first career start for new club Schalke Sunday; currently on loan from Juventus. The 22 year-old cut the ball back quickly in the box in the 16th minute to get his defender to flinch and then fired away with his right foot to the far corner for the first goal of the match. Hannover would score late to force a 1-1 draw. With the point, Schalke … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XX*

Dejan Lovren has been a Jekyl and Hyde character for Liverpool this season. And at times, fans have wanted off with his head. With Southampton defender Virgil van Djik coming to Liverpool in the latest winter transfer window for a record fee, it looks as if Lovren would be riding the bench the rest of the season. However, van Djik picked up a hamstring injury in training this … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIX*