Photo: FIFA Our favorite defensive midfielder to throw under the bus, Ognjen Vukokević, is being shipped off to Spartak Moscow for the remainder of the season, on loan from Dynamo Kyiv. After being scrutinized by Croatian fans for being more of loose cannon than a facilitator in the midfield following the departure of captain Niko Kovač, the 29 year-old Vukojević may be … [Read more...] about Vukojević off to Moscow
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Mandžukić scores in 3-1 win over Arsenal
By 95 CommentsPhoto: DPA 'Super' Mario Mandžukić got the start for Bayern Munich Tuesday night in their Champions League Round of 16 clash with Premiership club Arsenal. Bayern took absolute control of the game in the first half, scoring two goals inside the first 22 minutes to give the German giants a 2-0 lead into halftime. Mandžukić nearly made it 3-0 before the break but his wide … [Read more...] about Mandžukić scores in 3-1 win over Arsenal
Mandžukić bicycles #15, Rakitić heads home
By 51 CommentsPhoto: Bayern Munich It wasn't Friday the 13th, but on this night, Mario Mandžukić bicycled in a 36th minute goal, helping Bayern Munich earn a 2-0 win over Wolfsburg. The bicycle kick makes it 15 goals for him in the Bundesliga this year- good enough to take the lead going into Saturday's games. If that didn't surprise you, as most of Mandžukić's goals come from tap-ins … [Read more...] about Mandžukić bicycles #15, Rakitić heads home
Srna free kick not enough in 2-2 draw
By 98 CommentsPhoto: Shakhtar Shakhtar Donetsk captain Darijo Srna gave his side an early 1-0 lead in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie versus Borussia Dortmund Wednesday night with a 31st minute free kick goal from 24 yards out. "That free kick has been made to count by Dario Srna who curls it up and over the wall and beats the flat footed Weidenfeller for pace." … [Read more...] about Srna free kick not enough in 2-2 draw
Croatians Around Europe *XXII*
By 92 CommentsGermany Photo: Bundesliga Is it great service or great finishing? Whatever the answer might be, Super Mario Mandžukić continues to fill up the stat sheet after scoring two second half goals to lead Bayern Munich to a 3-0 win over Mainz on Saturday. After a Thomas Müller opening goal, the former Dinamo Zagreb striker would double the score after receiving a pass from … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXII*
Inter Milan pick up Kovačić
By 45 CommentsWith only a day left in the transfer window, Italian giants Inter Milan have confirmed the signing of 18-year old Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Mateo Kovacic. This news comes only hours after they let go of another promising midfielder, Phillipe Coutinho, to Liverpool. With the sale of Coutinho for £8.5m, Kovačić looks to be getting €11 million with a performance bonus in the €4 … [Read more...] about Inter Milan pick up Kovačić
Croatians Around Europe *XXI*
By 94 CommentsGermany Photo: Bundesliga Bayern Munich continue to cruise by the Bundesliga competition by registering their 15th Bundesliga win by shutting out Stuttgart 2-0 on Sunday. Super Mario Mandžukić started and played 89 minutes in the win. The former Dinamo Zagreb striker scored the opening goal in the 50th minute and then assisted on Thomas Müller's goal in the 72nd … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXI*
Croatians Around Europe *XX*
By 34 CommentsGermany Mario Mandžukić celebrates after scoring his second goal against Greuther on Saturday It was men against boys at the Allianz Arena on Saturday as Bayern München outclassed SpVgg Greuther Furth 2-0 in the first Bundesliga game of 2013. Super Mario Mandžukić started and played 85 minutes in the win. The former Dinamo Zagreb striker scored both of the goals … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XX*
Croatians Around Europe *XIX*
By 133 CommentsGERMANY Photo: DAPD With the Bundesliga returning from winter break in one week's time, Mario Mandžukić was warming up in what hopes to be a productive year for the 26 year-old striker. After scoring two goals earlier in the week against Schalke in a 5-0 friendly victory, Mandžukić struck again on Saturday, this time against Basel in the ninth minute of play. Mandza … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIX*







