Mateo Kovačić is finally getting his groove back as he received the start for Chelsea on Saturday from manager Frank Lampard. With Chelsea does 1-0 in the 23rd minute, Kovačić assisted on the opening goal and was given 8/10 as he "Provided the killer cut-back to Abraham for Chelsea's first strike of the evening. Drove the Blues forward in the second half. Almost got an assist … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VII*
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Dinamo Defeat Wolfsberger 1-0 To Go Top Of Europa League Group
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Dinamo Zagreb could go top of Europa League Group K with a win over Austrian club Wolfsberger Thursday night at Maksimir. However, due to positive COVID results, the Croatian champions will be without manager Zoran Mamić and nine players (yet to be named). But it looks like Petković, Livaković and Ivanušec will not be taking part in the match. After an impressive defensive … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Wolfsberger 1-0 To Go Top Of Europa League Group
Perišić Equalizes For Inter But Real Madrid Win 3-2
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Both Ivan Perišić and Marcelo Brozović got the start for Inter Milan as they took on Real Madrid in the Champions League 'Match of the Day' Tuesday. Luka Modrić started the game on the bench for Real as the La Liga champions took an early 2-0 lead against Inter Milan. However, Inter Milan would rally to cut the deficit in half immediately before Perišić would score the … [Read more...] about Perišić Equalizes For Inter But Real Madrid Win 3-2
EURO 2021 Moving To One Nation, Probably Russia
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UEFA is looking to move EURO 2021 to one nation this summer in order to cut down on travel due to COVID-19, Mirror reports. Russia are currently the front runners to host it outright after a successful World Cup tournament in 2018 and lower active COVID cases compared to the rest of Europe. Who knows what the landscape of the world will look like by the … [Read more...] about EURO 2021 Moving To One Nation, Probably Russia
Croatians Around Europe *VI*
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It was the Croatian duo of Marcelo Brozović and Ivan Perišić who saved Inter Milan from a potential embarrassing loss against Parma on Saturday. With Inter down 2-0 in the 59th minute, Brozović came off the bench and scored five minutes later as he slid the ball inside the left post from 18 years out. The goal rallied the troops which eventually saw Perišić score the equalizer … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VI*
Livaković MOTM As Dinamo Hold Off CSKA 0-0 In Moscow
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Croatia #1 Dominik Livaković stood on his head once again for his second straight Europa League clean sheet against Nikola Vlašić and a very good CSKA Moscow side. Dinamo Zagreb has now played 180 minutes of scoreless Europa League ball in two action packed matches. CSKA knocked on the door all night long and Livaković did his part; saving seven Moscow shots which was led by … [Read more...] about Livaković MOTM As Dinamo Hold Off CSKA 0-0 In Moscow
Real Madrid Nothing Without Luka Modrić As They Save Face In Germany
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Real Madrid is nothing without Luka Modrić. Modrić started Real's match against Borussia Monchengladbach on the bench. Real Madrid went down 2-0 to the German club in the 58th minute. With a second straight CL loss, Real's knockout round hopes would be in serious danger. Luka comes on in the 71st minute and Real Madrid score twice to force a 2-2 draw and save face. Modrić … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Nothing Without Luka Modrić As They Save Face In Germany
Croatians Around Europe *V*
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Luka Modrić is not a fine wine, he is a bottle of Louis XIII. Modrić did not get the start against Barcelona Saturday in El Clasico but did come off the bench in the 69th minute with the match 2-1 in Madrid's favor. In injury time, Modrić looked like a 15 year-old in the playground putting all the moves on his mates. He made multiple Barca defenders miss as he danced in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *V*
Dinamo, Rijeka Have “OK” Results In Europa Openers
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It was an absolute roller coaster of a game as Dinamo Zagreb opened up their Europa League campaign at Maksimir Thursday night against Dutch club Feyenoord. Although the match ended in a scoreless draw, the match could have easily gone 2-0 for either club. In the eighth minute, Croatia #1 keeper, Dominik Livaković, saved a rocket of a penalty shot to keep the game level. Arjen … [Read more...] about Dinamo, Rijeka Have “OK” Results In Europa Openers
