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Ante Rebić will be the unsung hero for AC Milan on Sunday as he drew a penalty in the first half and assisted on Rafael Leao's chip-shot goal in the 49th minute in a 2-0 victory over Benevento. Rebić is being the same work horse for AC Milan this season as he's been for the Vatreni in the past. With the win, Milan remain top of the Serie A table as they are unbeaten through 15 … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIV: Rebić, Brozović Assist In Wins

Different week, same story. Luka Modrić scores again for Real Madrid and is 'Man of the Match'. It's scary that Modrić is getting BETTER at this point in his career. Seriously guys, he's getting better. Real Madrid just signed him up for another year. They might have to extend that offer one more time if he keeps playing like this. In Real Madrid's 1-1 … [Read more...] about Modrić Scores Again, Vrsaljko Returns To Starting XI

Real Madrid are adding one more year to 35 year-old Luka Modrić's contract as he will now stay with the club through June of 2022, MARCA reports. That would cap off an incredible 10-year run at the club where Modric has won four Champions League titles, two La Liga crowns, and four FIFA Club World Cups, just to name a few trophies. He will go down in history as one of the best … [Read more...] about The ‘Real Modrić Show’ Is Getting Renewed For One Final Season

It was a light weekend as Spain, Germany, and Italy all took a short holiday break. However, England was in full stride with Boxing Day matches.  The Kovačić saga continues. This was supposed to be the year Kovačić would become the midfield engine for all the new recruits Chelsea signed- Havertz, Werner, Thiago Silva; to go alongside Pulisic and Giroud. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIII: Kovačić Struggles, Halilović Picks Up Knock

Nikola Vlašić is only 23 years-old but hes developing quite the résumé. Total Croatia reported that "the 16 most prominent Russian coaches, 16 most distinguished sports directors and managers, 16 journalists of the most prestigious Russian sports portal, Sport Express, and readers of the same portal" all voted on the Russian footballer of the year, which also … [Read more...] about Vlašić Wins 2020 Russian ‘Footballer of the Year’

Oh boy! Domagoj Vida and Dejan Lovren have definitely received criticism from fans over the years for doing dumb things on the field - but remember - they always make up for it. Vida embraced his inner Zlatan on Sunday with a ridiculous "mid-air, behind the back, heel kick" for a Besiktas goal in a 4-0 win over Erzurum. Simply amazing that some players can still … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XII: Vida, Modrić, Krama, Brekalo All Score