Luka Modrić and Real Madrid are all but through to the Champions League semifinals after their 3-0 win over last year's finalists, Borussia Dortmund. Real were expected to come out hot, with revenge on their minds after Borussia Dortmund bounced Real Madrid out of the competition last year in the semifinal round. But Los Blancos made quick work of the German side Wednesday … [Read more...] about Modrić, Mandžukić shine in CL quarters
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Rakitić run stuns Real Madrid
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After looking like La Liga favorites only one week ago, Real Madrid now sit in third place, three points behind leaders Atletico Madrid, after an Ivan Rakitić run down the left flank stunned Los Galacticos Wednesday night in Sevilla. A 14th minute deflected free kick from Cristiano Ronaldo would open up the scoring, however, Sevilla's Carlos Bacca would equalize only five … [Read more...] about Rakitić run stuns Real Madrid
Mandžukić, Bayern Munich lock up Bundesliga crown
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To no one's surprise, Bayern Munich won the 2013-14 Bundesliga title. But it's how they did it what's most interesting. For the second straight season, the German giants have completely obliterated the competition. Last year, Bayern drew four times and only lost once, winning the league by an astounding 25 points over fellow Champions League finalists Borussia … [Read more...] about Mandžukić, Bayern Munich lock up Bundesliga crown
Croatians Around Europe *XXVIII*
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SPAIN Luka Modrić had a quiet match for Real Madrid in a thrilling El Clasico on Sunday, as Real fell 4-3 to Barcelona. He had one shot, which was wildly off target, made one tackle and two interceptions, and completed 35 passes. Modric picked up a yellow card in the 88th minute and was subbed off in stoppage time for Alvaro Morata. Real now share their La Liga lead with … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXVIII*
Champions League Elite 8
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Both Luka Modrić and Mario Mandžukić are chasing the European 'treble' this season in club play before the World Cup kicks off in June. Real Madrid dismantled Schalke in the Round of 16 and will play another German club in the quarterfinals, Borussia Dortmund, who prevented Los Blancos from playing in the final last year. Bayern Munich made easy work of Arsenal and will head to … [Read more...] about Champions League Elite 8
Mandžukić going out on top
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With only 10 games remaining in the German season, Croatia's own 'Super Mario' Mandžukić is leading the Bundesliga in scoring with 16 goals, one in front of Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, who will be joining Bayern Munich in the summer. With the addition of the star Polish striker, Bayern Munich may be forced to sell Mandžukić to the highest bidder in the summer … [Read more...] about Mandžukić going out on top
Croatians Around Europe *XXI*
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ENGLAND Photo: Southampton FC Dejan Lovren got the start for Southampton on Saturday and played 88 minutes before being subbed out and stretchered off with a leg injury. But well before that, with the game 1-0 in Southampton's favor in the 31st minute, Lovren volleyed home a corner kick right inside the left post from the middle of the box. He had a Sunderland … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXI*
Croatians Around Europe *XX*
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SPAIN Luka Modrić shined bright for Real Madrid in their 1-0 win over Espanyol on Sunday. Modrić assisted on the lone goal, as Pepe headed home his free kick, and was a big source of creativity and distribution for Madrid. He created three chances, had four successful dribbles and picked up a yellow card in the 14th minute. With the Atletico-Barcelona 0-0 … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XX*
Rakitić to pass on PSG for Sevilla stay
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ESPNFC.com has reported that Croatian midfielder and Sevilla FC captain Ivan Rakitić will stay in Spain and honor the last 18 months of his contract despite interest from French champions Paris Saint-Germain. "Things are going well for me right now," the former Schalke player said. "I hope they continue or even go better." "I also see all the rumours right now, and … [Read more...] about Rakitić to pass on PSG for Sevilla stay
