Photo: ThisIsAnfield.com In his first match in a Liverpool uniform, Dejan Lovren headed home a Steven Gerrard corner kick in a 4-0 friendly win over Borussia Dortmund Sunday. With Liverpool up 1-0 at Anfield in the 14th minute, Lovren was left all alone in the box to set up the header as Liverpool players ran in following the corner. The Reds lost star player Luis … [Read more...] about Lovren scores in Liverpool debut
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Ćavara Corner
By 33 CommentsIn his fourth edition of Ćavara Corner, Vedran speaks about the charity match between Dinamo Zagreb and AIK Stockholm later in May to raise money for the late former Dinamo goal keepers, Ivan Turina, who unexpectedly passed away last week in Sweden. Ćavara also discusses the upcoming Champions League Final between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, predicting a 3-1 win for … [Read more...] about Ćavara Corner
Mandžukić, Bayern Munich off to Wembley
By 44 CommentsMario Mandžukić got the start for Bayern Munich Wednesday night in their Champions League second leg semifinal in Barcelona. After a scoreless first half and Bayern up 4-0 on aggregate already, the flood gates once again opened for the German champions, with three goals coming in the second half. Arjen Robben scored three minutes after the break, cutting back in the box and … [Read more...] about Mandžukić, Bayern Munich off to Wembley
Real fall short of Madrid miracle
By 26 CommentsIn his first season at Real Madrid, Luka Modrić will not see the Champions League Final as Real Madrid go down 4-3 (aggregate) to Borussia Dortmund, despite beating the German club 2-0 Tuesday night in Madrid. Both sides missed key chances in the match before Frenchman Karim Benzema broke the deadlock in the 83rd minute.Ramos added one more late but it wasn't meant to be. … [Read more...] about Real fall short of Madrid miracle
Srna free kick not enough in 2-2 draw
By 98 CommentsPhoto: Shakhtar Shakhtar Donetsk captain Darijo Srna gave his side an early 1-0 lead in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie versus Borussia Dortmund Wednesday night with a 31st minute free kick goal from 24 yards out. "That free kick has been made to count by Dario Srna who curls it up and over the wall and beats the flat footed Weidenfeller for pace." … [Read more...] about Srna free kick not enough in 2-2 draw
Perišić completes move to Wolfsburg
By 30 CommentsPhoto: Bundesliga Ask and you shall receive. 23 year-old Ivan Perišić was not happy with his bench role at Borussia Dortmund, the current German champions, and requested a transfer in December in search of first-team football. The former Belgian Jupiler league scoring champion never earned a starting role in Dortmund in his season and a half at the club and will now … [Read more...] about Perišić completes move to Wolfsburg
Perišić done in Dortmund?
By 17 CommentsPhoto: talksport.co.uk There may be trouble in Dortmund as Ivan Perišić and his agent have informed Borussia manager Jürgen Klopp that they are looking for a transfer out as soon as possible. The 23 year-old attacking midfielder has seen limited time coming off the bench for the reigning Bundesliga champions this year and wasn’t featured in Dortmund’s 3-1 win over Augsburg … [Read more...] about Perišić done in Dortmund?
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXIV* (Season Finale)
By 35 CommentsENGLAND Photo: EuroSport After going scoreless in his past two games for Everton, Nikica Jelavić ended the season on a high note, scoring in the 27th minute against a tough Newcastle United team in a 3-1 win. Jela made the run down field and had the ball put over the top to him. He appeared to handle the ball with his arm before he fired strong towards net. … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXIV* (Season Finale)
Down the Final Stretch
By 47 CommentsPhoto: Reuters With European domestic seasons winding down, the right win against the right team can just about seal the deal for a 2011-12 title. That's exactly what happened to Ivan Perišić and Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday as they hosted German giants Bayern Munich, who at the beginning of the day, were only three points behind last year's Bundesliga champions. After a … [Read more...] about Down the Final Stretch