Croatians Around Europe

Nikola Kalinić got on the board for the first time for new club AC Milan; scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Udinese Sunday. Both goals were essentially tap-ins in front of the Udinese net but it's good to see Kalinić getting the start and breaking the ice in Milan. His 22nd and 31st minute goals was enough for the win as AC Milan remain in the thick of things early in the season; … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *IV*

On the first night of Champions League, Barcelona easily dismissed last year's runners-up Juventus 3-0 at Camp Nou. Messi would score in the 45th minute with Ivan Rakitić picking up the trash in front of the net to beat an out of position Gigi Buffon in the 56th minute. Messi would add one more later in the second half. Barcelona are perfect to start the La Liga season and … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 1: Rakitić Scores, Kovačić Injured

It was one of the slowest weekends for Croatians in quite sometime. However, we saw striker Nikola Kalinić make his debut for AC Milan since coming over from Fiorentina earlier in the week, coming off the bench  in the 78th minute in a 2-1 win over Cagliari. It's good to see Kalinić get some minutes with the club immediately after the transfer. Other transfer talk … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *II*

"AC Milan are delighted to announce the signing of Nikola Kalinić from Fiorentina ACF on a loan deal with obligation to buy. The player has penned a 4-year contract through to 30 June 2021." The 29 year-old Croatian striker is making the move from Fiorentina to one of Italy's most storied clubs. Although AC Milan have not been themselves the past decade, they are … [Read more...] about AC Milan Sign Nikola Kalinić

*This year's "Croatians Around Europe" segment will be more streamlined compared to previous seasons. It will be more of a "Top Plays" from the weekend rather than reporting on every Croatian international. Goals and top assists will always make the list as well as serious injuries, red cards, rough tackles and transfer news.  The La Liga season kicked off this … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *I*

For Croatian fringe players Dejan Lovren and Andrej Kramarić; Tuesday night did not fare well for either of them. Lovren got the start for Liverpool and Kramarić got the nod for Hoffenheim in their Champions League playoff round 1st leg. The winner of the tie would progress to the group stage. Lovren was shaky in the first half on defense and was nearly called for a … [Read more...] about Disaster Night For Lovren, Kramarić In Champions League

Most leagues haven't started, yet Luka Modrić and Real Madrid already have another trophy to put up on their mantle. On Tuesday, Real Madrid faced an almost revamped Manchester United side in Macedonia in the UEFA SuperCup, which pits last season's Champions League and Europa League winners against each other. Real Madrid won the match 2-1 with Modrić playing the full 90 … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe: Season Preview