Soccer

Luka Modrić scored the opener for Real Madrid in the 5th minute Saturday as Los Blancos won 3-1 with two huge late 2nd half goals. Modrić made a perfect run to the back post and received an even better pass from Vini for the tap-in goal. He received a 7/10 grade from FOTMOB as Modrić had "Smart movement for the early goal. Classy performance overall, even if the game was won … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #10: Modrić Scores As Real Madrid Beats Sevilla, Budimir Bags 1st Goal Of Season

Mario Pašalić scored the equalizing goal for Atalanta in 1st half injury time Saturday in a 2-1 come-from-behind victory against Sassuolo. Pašalić received the ball in the box via short pass and had a wide open net to shoot at. He nearly scored on a half break away earlier in the half but had his shot deflected by the keeper. He played 66 minutes in the win as Atalanta now … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #9: Pašalić Scores, Ljubičić On Fire In Austria, Modrić Wins El Clasico

Almost a third of the way through the season, LASK’s Marin Ljubičić continues to prove his nose for goal as he bags two in today’s match versus Austria Klagenfurt. This puts his tally to nine goals and two assists in 10 league matches, as well as the four he scored in his two Austrian cup appearances. Ljubičić has recorded a goal contribution every 51 minutes this season, an … [Read more...] about Has Marin Ljubičić Earned His Ticket To Qatar?

Luka Sućić is 20 years old. Let me repeat that. Luka Sučič is ONLY 20 years old. Yet, I received texts from Croatian buddies yesterday during the Dinamo-Salzburg match saying: "How has Sučič not scored against Dinamo in 2 games?" "Sučić didn't take the game over versus Dinamo." "How did Sučić not score that?" (after rocking the crossbar) The kid is starting in … [Read more...] about Luka Sučić: The Firepower Croatians Have Waited For