Croatians Around Europe

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*

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a 'lite' edition of 'Croatians Around Europe' as Denis Svirčić covers Ivan Ljubičić in Indian Wells and Ante Kvartuč finalizes the Andrew Bogut interview for Monday night. Ivica Peroš has the weekend off. England KRANJČAR GETS PUMPED UP AFTER HIS WINNER All three Tottenham Croatians (Luka Modrić, Niko Kranjčar, Vedran Ćorluka) started and … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXX*

ENGLAND PHOTO: tottenhamhotspur.com, Luka Modrić Four of Croatia's bright young stars were featured in Tottenham Hotspurs' 3-1 handling of a mediocre Blackburn Rovers side. The Crottenham trio of Vedran Ćorluka, Niko Kranjčar and Luka Modrić played the entire contest, (Modrić was subbed out in the 89') to an entertaining packed-to-capacity White Hart Lane while … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXIX*

England ĆORLUKA (L) AND MODRIĆ (R) IN ACTION VS. FULHAM All three Crottenham players (Modrić, Kranjčar, Ćorluka) took the field for a full 90 minutes on Saturday at Craven Cottage as Tottenham took on Fulham in a FA Cup quarterfinal match. The game ended in a lackluster 0-0 draw with a replay set for March 24th at White Heart Lane. Niko Kranjčar set up on the … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXVIII*

England MODRIĆ THE MAGICIAN Tottenham took on Bolton in a 5th round FA Cup replay from White Heart Lane on Wednesday. Luka Modrić got the start in midfield and made the most of it as he assisted on Roman Pavlyuchenko's 23rd minute goal. Modrić has been quick and pesky in recent games as he has chosen to take on defenders in a more furious manner. Bolton helped … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXVII*

England NIKO KRANJČAR IN ACTION AGAINST FULHAM Niko Kranjčar and his Tottenham crew travelled to Craven Cottage on Boxing Day to take on Fulham FC. Kranjčar once again started for the Spurs in an exciting 0-0 draw which could have gone either way. After being fouled 20 yards out in the 20th minute, Niko struck the free kick only inches wide of the left post. … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XIX*

ENGLAND KLASNIĆ WEARS HIS STUNNA GLASSES AT NIGHT WHEN HE SCORES Ivan Klasnić is making the best of his loan move to the Bolton Wanderers. Klasnić started and scored two goals against a strong Manchester City club on Saturday in a match that ended 3-3 after a late City equalizer on 10 men. 'Killer' opened up the scoring in the 11th minute on an Ivica Olić-esque … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XVII*