Croatians Around Europe

England Getty/ Ćorluka (L) congratulating Defoe for the last time? Vedran Ćorluka may have played his last game for Tottenham on Sunday as the Spurs defeated Charlton Athletic 3-0 in the FA Cup 3rd Round. CSR's North London contact and close friend to Spurs management has reported that Ćorluka will be sold to Liverpool FC in the next few weeks. Ćarli would be an … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXI*

Belgium ClubBrugge/ Perišić heads home his first of four Headers, hustle and toe-punts. All things that Ivan Perišić showed us on Wednesday as he scored four goals and assisted in Club Brugge's 5-0 thumping of last place Charleroi. The 21 year-old Croatian closed out 2010 on one of the hottest streaks a player can have: scoring eight goals in five games; three of … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XX*

France RCLENS/ Runje about to get bopped in the face Vedran Runje was having the game of his life Wednesday as Lens took on Bordeaux. Lens quickly grabbed the lead in the first half and added another just before the whistle to enter halftime with a 2-0 lead. Runje made two superb saves in the first half to keep Bordeaux scoreless. It all went sour for Runje and … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XIX*

Germany MANDŽUKIĆ VS. RIBERY Mario Mandžukić made his German debut on Friday night as his new Wolfsburg club opened up the German Bundesliga season in Bavaria against reigning champions Bayern Munich. Mandza had a fantastic match, getting the start and popping three shots on goal; one of them hitting the right post. He was subbed out in the 88'. It seems the … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *III*

England MODRIĆ DOES HURDLES TOO Luka Modrić started for Tottenham Hotspur in a pivotal match that would decide their Champions League fate. Needing maximum points to stay in front of Manchester City for the last spot would mean Spurs would have to beat Bolton Saturday afternoon. They got the job done, barely winning 1-0, on a rocket of a shot by midfielder Tom … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXVI*

England MODRIĆ PLAYING HARD IN THE DERBY There were doubles all across Europe this week: both in domestic leagues and Cup play. Tottenham had a pivotal match Wednesday night as they took on North London rivals Arsenal at White Hart Lane. Luka Modrić started for the Spurs and played the entire match as Niko Kranjčar and Vedran Ćorluka were unavailable due to … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXIV*

England MODRIĆ TRYING TO MAKE THE FINAL Luka Modrić got the start in Tottenham's FA Cup semifinal against Portsmouth alongside Vedran Ćorluka, who returned from an ankle injury which caused him to miss the past couple weeks. Tottenham absolutely dominated the first 90 minutes but could not get the ball in the back of the net. Modrić returned to his old ways … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXIII*

England MODRIĆ WATCHES ON AS GOMES SAVES PK Tottenham had a long day on Saturday as they were absolutely outplayed at the Stadium of Light in a 3-1 loss to Sunderland. Luka Modrić got the start for the Spurs and played the entire match while Niko Kranjčar was subbed in at halftime. Vedran Ćorluka did not make the trip as he stayed in London to nurse his injured … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXII*

England DON'T BE SCARED KRUNCHIE There was double-duty all across Europe this week as leagues caught up with first division matches as well as 'cup' play. On Wednesday, Tottenham faced Fulham at White Hart Lane in a FA Cup quarterfinal replay. All three Croatians (Luka Modrić, Niko Kranjčar, Vedran Ćorluka) started for the Spurs with Modrić being the only one to … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXI*