Photo: FC Bayern Mario Mandžukić and Bayern Munich made quick work of Czech champions Viktoria Plzen Wednesday night, winning 5-0 from the Allianz Arena. Mandžukić received the start and played 71 minutes in the victory before coming off for Claudio Pizarro. Mandza assisted on Bayern's 2nd goal as he headed down to David Alaba who did all the work, taking on a defender and … [Read more...] about Munich & Madrid win, Shakhtar crushed in Deutschland
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Champions League Day 2
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Mario Mandžukić was given the night off, staying on the bench, as Bayern Munich steam rolled Manchester City 3-1 Wednesday night in Manchester. Goals from Ribery, Muller and Robben gave reigning Champions League title holders Bayern complete control before Alvaro Negredo added a late 79th minute goal to break up the shutout. With the win, Bayern lead Group D by three … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 2
Goodbye, Nikica Jelavić…
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Well, at least until 2014. Croatian striker Nikica Jelavić was benched Monday night for 20 year-old Chelsea loaner Romelu Lukaku. After only one assist and zero goals in the first five games of the season, Jelavić rode the pine Monday night as Everton defeated Newcastle United 3-2. But what's more important is what his replacement, Lukaku, did. The future Belgian star … [Read more...] about Goodbye, Nikica Jelavić…
Croatians Around Europe *V*
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Germany Photo: Reuters: MICHAEL DALDER Bayern Munich took the first half off then scored two second half goals to beat Hannover 2-0. Former Dinamo Zagreb striker, "Super Mario Mandžukić" capitalized on Bayern's 68% possession and scored the opening goal just six minutes after the break. Mario seemed to be in the right place at the right time as he calmly left … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *V*
Petrić signs with West Ham United
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Your favorite bow-wielding striker is staying in London. After his first year in the Premiership with Fulham FC, Mladen Petrić has signed with West Ham United on a free transfer for the 2013-14 season. Lead striker Andy Carroll is injured which can very well see Petrić get a nod in Sam Allardyce's starting XI. The 32 year-old Petrić has previously played for Basel, … [Read more...] about Petrić signs with West Ham United
Tuesday Night Funnies: Rijeka’s goal-gasm, Pep’s chokehold
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After Franck Ribery's equalizing goal in the second half of the UEFA Super Cup on Friday against Chelsea, he ran over to the Bayern Munich bench to celebrate as usual. But instead of high fives and hugs, Ribery received a two-handed choke from manager Pep Guardiola. It was all in good fun as Pep had a smile on his face, but still funny nonetheless. We all knew it would be a fun … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Rijeka’s goal-gasm, Pep’s chokehold
Croatians Around Europe *I*
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GERMANY Mario Mandžukić got the nod from new Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola in their season opener against Borussia Monchengladbach Friday night. 'Super' Mario played up top as the lone striker as Guardiola pledged a 4-1-4-1 formation in his maiden Bundesliga match. With Bayern up 1-0 early after an Arjen Robben strike in the 12th minute, Mandžukić would … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *I*
Mandžukić inks himself in Bayern Starting XI
By 99 CommentsPep Guardiola came into Bayern Munich this year saying that he was NOT going to completely transform Bayern into the German Barcelona. However, after their Audi Cup performance, we're seeing a very different story. The list of what we've seen so far: dominating Barcelona in possession (the first time that has happened to them in 5 years), quick one-twos through the middle, a … [Read more...] about Mandžukić inks himself in Bayern Starting XI
International Champions Cup Comes West
By 50 CommentsJuventus, Everton, Real Madrid, and the LA Galaxy will kick the weekend off with Round 2 of the International Champions Cup. All 3 European teams are using this as a final warm up before pre season and an eventual start to the season in their respective leagues. Mateo Kovacic, Tin Jedvaj, Nikica Jelavic, and Luka Modric are all in town this weekend and Croatiansports.com hopes … [Read more...] about International Champions Cup Comes West
