It didn't take long for somebody to snatch up the 26 year old after his inspiring performance at Euro2012. A price has not been put on Mario Mandžukić's head, but we know the deal will last until 2016. Many Hrvati were expecting a Crottenham Hotspur in Wolfsburg, but the trade frees up space for Lakic and Olic to play side by side for a struggling Wolfsburg … [Read more...] about Good Showing at Euros Brings Big Deals for Vatreni
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CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXIV* (Season Finale)
By 35 CommentsENGLAND Photo: EuroSport After going scoreless in his past two games for Everton, Nikica Jelavić ended the season on a high note, scoring in the 27th minute against a tough Newcastle United team in a 3-1 win. Jela made the run down field and had the ball put over the top to him. He appeared to handle the ball with his arm before he fired strong towards net. … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXIV* (Season Finale)
PRANJIĆ OFF TO THE ORIENT?
By 125 CommentsPhoto: U-Gett 30 year-old Croatian utility man Danijel Pranjić is being wooed by a first division Chinese club. The current Bayern Munich man has seen little first team football this season and is more than interested in the cash this unnamed club would like to throw at him. He signed with Bayern Munich in 2009 but never got a true chance with all the talent around him. … [Read more...] about PRANJIĆ OFF TO THE ORIENT?
CROATIAN AROUND EUROPE *XXXIII*
By 149 CommentsGermany Photo: AFP PHOTO / THOMAS KIENZLE Stuttgart rallied from a 2-goal deficit to defeat Mario Mandžukić and Wolfsburg 3-2 in front of 58,500 at Mercedes Benz Arena on Saturday. Wolfsburg opened up the scoring in the 28th minute after Mario broke free on the right side and found Patrick Helmes with a cross right in front of the goal. Marco Russ doubled the … [Read more...] about CROATIAN AROUND EUROPE *XXXIII*
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXII*
By 224 CommentsENGLAND Photo: EuroSport The Croatian Juggernaut has let us all know that he's not stopping anytime soon. Everton's prized winter transfer, Nikica Jelavić, scored two more goals on Saturday in a 4-0 win over Fulham. The £5.5million man now has 10 goals in an Everton jersey from only 10 starts, and is heating up just in time for Croatian manager Slaven Bilić to … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXII*
Bayern’s Champions League Dream Ends in Munich
By 42 CommentsPhoto: AFP Bayern Munich overturned two early Cristiano Ronaldo goals Wednesday night at the Bernabeu to force a spectacular penalty kick shootout, which saw German international Bastian Schweinsteiger seal a Bayern Munich Champions League Final date with Chelsea on May 19th at their home ground in Munich, Allianz Arena. However, the arena will be called Fußball Arena … [Read more...] about Bayern’s Champions League Dream Ends in Munich
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXX*
By 146 CommentsENGLAND Photo: AP Nikica Jelavić did was he was supposed to do Saturay- score. But Everton could not hold a 1-0 halftime lead against crosstown rivals Liverpool in the FA Cup semifinal from Wembley. After a week of rest, Jelavić looked to have his batteries recharged, and it showed. Early in the first half, Jela got off a crisp bicycle kick from the center of the … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXX*
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXVIII*
By 227 CommentsGermany PHOTO: Bundesliga Ivan Perišić(center) thought he scored the game winner for Borussia Dortmund on Saturday In what will surely be the Bundesliga game of the year, Stuttgart came from behind twice to stun Borussia Dortmund 4-4 at Signal Iduna Park on Friday. Former Hajduk Split midfielder, Ivan Perišić, came on for Kevin Großkreutz in the 79th minute and … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXVIII*
Jelavić Strikes Again!
By 43 CommentsPhoto: TheFA.com Same celebration. Different game. Don't let the picture deceive you; three days after his goal against Swansea, Nikica Jelavić is celebrating again. This time he slammed home past Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet in the 24th minute off a fantastic cross from teammate Magaye Gueye. The near post one-timer was cool and collected as Jelavić didn't … [Read more...] about Jelavić Strikes Again!