The 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
Croatians Around Europe
Croatians Around Europe *XI*
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*
Croatians Around Europe *X*
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Italy 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*
Croatians Around Europe *VIII*
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SPAIN 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*
Croatians Around Europe *VI*
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SPAIN 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*
Croatians Around Europe *V*
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*
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By 71 CommentsHeadlines: Dejan Lovren and Liverpool will try to shutout Vardy, Leicester and company on Saturday. Barcelona and Real Madrid look to stay atop the Primera Division table. Tin Jedvaj and Leverkusen will try to stop Alen Halilović and Hamburger on Saturday. Videos Luka Modrić vs Turkey Ivan Rakitić vs. Turkey … [Read more...] about Weekend Soccer Talk
Croatians Around Europe *II*
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SPAIN Ivan Rakitić was 'Man of the Match' Sunday as Barcelona scraped by for a 1-0 road win at Athletic Bilbao. Rakitić played the full 90 minutes and scored in the 21st minute when Arda Turan sent a soft, looping cross from the edge of the box onto the head of the streaking Croatian. It would be the only goal of the game as both sides had multiple chances in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *II*
Croatians Around Europe *I*
By 32 CommentsGermany Photo: Hoffenheim Andrej Kramarić started off the season with a bang for 1899 Hoffenheim by registering a hat trick on his DFB Cup debut in Barsinghausen on Sunday. The former Dinamo Zagreb striker has now scored eight goals in 16 career matched with Hoffenheim. Photo: Bayer Tin Jedvaj started and played the full 90 minutes at … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *I*
