Andrej Kramarić saved face for Hoffenheim Wednesday night against French side Lyon. With Hoffenheim down 2-0 in the 65th minute, Krama got the ball at midfield and trucked all the way down field to light up a shot from 20 yards out just inside the left post. It was his third goal against Lyon in two matches - and with Hoffenheim equalizing 2-2 in injury time to force a draw - … [Read more...] about Kramarić Goes The Distance To Score Vs. Lyon
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The Champions: Luka Modrić Gets A Makeover
By 16 CommentsLuka Modrić is now a global football icon. With that comes the global spotlight - both on and off the field. In Bleacher Report's latest satire cartoon - The Champions - the 2018 FIFA Best Player of the Year gets a makeover as the 'cool' kids in world football jaw at him for his lack of style. You know you've made it in life when they make a cartoon of … [Read more...] about The Champions: Luka Modrić Gets A Makeover
Croatians Around Europe X
By 23 CommentsIt was an extremely quiet weekend for Croatians playing for their clubs across Europe. But one thing that has remained status quo is Ante Rebić scoring goals for Eintracht Frankfurt. On Friday, Frankfurt defeated Stuttgart 3-0 with their Croatian striker heading home in the 32nd minute to make it 2-0. He was in the right place at the right time, but nonetheless, he found the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe X
Croatians Around Europe IX
By 30 CommentsIt was a tough day at the office for Luka Modrić and company, but his counterpart, Ivan Rakitić, found himself on the winning side of a 5-1 thrashing. Neither Croatia made it on to the score sheet short of Rakitić's 38th minute yellow card, but his side holds a seven point lead at the top of the table over Luka Modrić's team, who currently sit in ninth … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe IX
The Weekend Water Cooler: Brekalo Scores
By 28 CommentsHeadlines: Modrić vs. Rakitić in El Clasico Sunday at 11:15AM (ET) Can Mateo Kovačić get on the scoresheet Sunday vs. Burnley? Ivan Perišić & Inter Croazionale take on Lazio in a top-4 Serie A duel Josip Brekalo scores for Wolfsburg in 3-0 victory over Fortuna Dusseldorf Videos: Brekalo Goal @ 3:50 … [Read more...] about The Weekend Water Cooler: Brekalo Scores
Dinamo Come From Behind, Defeat Trnava 2-1 To Stay Perfect In Europa
By 9 CommentsHistory was written today in Trnava when Dinamo nearly etched themselves a spot in the next round of the Europa League with their third consecutive victory in the competition. Only one more point is left to achieve before clinching advancement. Trnava - oddly enough - gave Dinamo the biggest scare of the tournament so far by taking a 1-0, but it only took a span of … [Read more...] about Dinamo Come From Behind, Defeat Trnava 2-1 To Stay Perfect In Europa
Champions League Day 3: Kramarić Bags 2, Real Madrid Finally Win
By 26 CommentsAndrej Kramarić scored twice and gave Hoffenheim an early second half lead, but his side needed an injury time equalizer from Kerem Demirbay to force a 3-3 draw with French club Lyon. Kramarić was calm and cool in the box on both goals; settling the ball off his chest and onto his feet. Hoffenheim now trail Lyon by three points for second spot in group with three matches … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 3: Kramarić Bags 2, Real Madrid Finally Win
HNL Week 11: Hajduk Tumbles, Gorica Remains Top Four
By 3 CommentsIf someone told you that after 11 matches, Gorica would be in fourth place, you would laugh; but if someone told you that after 11 matches Hajduk Split would be only three points safe from relegation and in seventh place, you'd probably tell them it's a "Mamić Conspiracy" and isn't true. Hajduk Split have earned only 11 points in the first 11 matches of the season … [Read more...] about HNL Week 11: Hajduk Tumbles, Gorica Remains Top Four
Croatians Around Europe VIII
By 34 CommentsAfter a brief dip in performance, Ivan Rakitić is back in World Cup form for Barcelona. Rakitić played the full 90 minutes for Barca on Saturday and scored a beautiful volley from 18 yards out in the 88th minute in a 4-2 victory over former club Sevilla. Raketa respectfully did not celebrate the goal against Sevilla. Barcelona now sit atop the La Liga table by one point - and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe VIII










