In Tuesday night's Serie A match between Juventus and Inter Milan in Torino, Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovačić picked up a straight red card in the 86th minute for a late tackle on Stephan Lichtsteiner. Kovačić was clearly late on the play but was it worthy of a red card late in a 1-1 match? Lichtsteiner clearly sold the foul as Kovačić lunged for the ball cleats up, … [Read more...] about Kovačić Red Card: Fair or Foul?
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Mandžukić scores to put Bayern into last 4
By 53 CommentsMario Mandžukić's fine season continued Wednesday night in Torino, Italy when Bayern Munich took a 2-0 first leg lead against Italian champions Juventus. Mandžukić got the start but was carded in just the seventh minute of play, meaning he will miss Bayern's first leg semifinal match versus either Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund or Barcelona. The draw will be held this Friday. … [Read more...] about Mandžukić scores to put Bayern into last 4
Mandžukić assist puts Bayern one step closer to CL Final Four
By 80 CommentsPhoto: sports.yahoo.com After being rested this past weekend in a 9-2 drumming of Hamburg, Mario Mandžukić got the start for Bayern Munich Tuesday night in their first leg Champions League quarterfinal versus Serie A leaders Juventus. But before the seats could even get warm at Allianz Arena, Bayern's David Alaba rifled a shot past Italian #1 Gigi Buffon from 30 yards out … [Read more...] about Mandžukić assist puts Bayern one step closer to CL Final Four
Srna assist not enough vs. Chelsea
By 22 CommentsIt took until November, but Shakhtar have finally lost their first competitive match of the season; to reigning Champions League holders Chelsea FC at the death. Captain Darijo Srna led his undefeated Ukrainian champions into Stamford Bridge Wednesday night knowing that another victory against Chelsea would put them into the knockout stages of Europe's elite club competition. … [Read more...] about Srna assist not enough vs. Chelsea
CROATIAN MESSI GETS THE CALL
By 25 CommentsMateo Kovačić, a 16 year old Croatian prodigy, will be included in Dinamo Zagreb's first team according to head coach Vahid Halilhodžić. With prior interest from Inter Milan, Stuttgart, Ajax, Juventus, and Bayern Munich, Kovačić is considered Croatia's future Messi. The recruitment for Koavčić was so heated that these clubs were offering his parents money, jobs and houses just … [Read more...] about CROATIAN MESSI GETS THE CALL