Soccer

Joško Gvardiol has not seemed liked himself defensively this season but he sure is making up for it with goals. Gvardiol scored his fifth Premier League goal of the season Saturday night; equalizing against Chelsea in a 3-1 Manchester City victory. Gvardiol cleaned up an easy rebound on the left side of the box three minutes before the halftime whistle. He played the full 90 … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 19: Gvardiol Scores 5th PL Goal, Ivanović Red Hot In Belgium, Stanišić Returns!

Andrej Kramarić not only started Saturday in Hoffenheim's 3-1 victory over Holstein Kiel, but he scored the game winner just before halftime to make it 2-0. Krama was outspoken earlier in the week regarding Hoffenheim management following their 5-0 loss to Bayern. He has received support from his manager, teammates and supporters following his comments. We still don't know … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 18: Krama Scores After Outspoken Week, Kovačić & Šutalo Also Find The Back Of The Net

In a post-match interview following Hoffenheim's 5-0 loss to Bayern Munich Wednesday night, Andrej Kramarić was not shy in expressing his disappointment and frustration with the club. With the loss, Hoffenheim only have one win in their last five matches and currently sit in the Bundesliga "relegation playoff" spot, one point from safety. Here's what Kramarić said after the … [Read more...] about Kramarić Unleashes On Hoffenheim: “If I Told The Truth, I Would Receive The Biggest Punishment In The History Of The Bundesliga”

Nikola Vlašić scored a wonderful half-volley from 18 yards out Saturday to force a 1-1 Torino draw versus Juventus. The shot perfectly rattled off the left post to freeze Juve goalie Michele Di Gregorio in 1st half injury time. Vlašić now has two goals and three assists in 14 Serie A matches this season. He doesn't score often, but when he does, the goals sure are beauties! … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 17: Vlašić Scores Wunder-Volley vs. Juventus, Vušković Sees Red

Luka Modrić came off the bench in the 80th minute Friday night with Real Madrid down 1-0 to Valencia and playing with 10 men due to a Vini red card. Five minutes later, Jude Bellingham would tap the ball to a streaking Modrić in the box who cooly slotted home to make it 1-1. It is Modrić's first La Liga goal of the season. However, he received a yellow card which means he will … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 16: Modrić Scores Off The Bench To Become Real Madrid’s Oldest Scorer In History