Photo: 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
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Real test for Modrić, Madrid
By 65 CommentsIn one of the most anticipated Champions League Round of 16 draws in recent years, Luka Modrić and Real Madrid will take on Wayne Rooney and Manchester United Wednesday (2:45 PM ET) from Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid. It is almost certain that manager Jose Mourinho will start German midfielder Mesut Ozil for the big game since he was rested Saturday versus … [Read more...] about Real test for Modrić, Madrid
Croatians Around Europe *XXII*
By 92 CommentsGermany Photo: Bundesliga Is it great service or great finishing? Whatever the answer might be, Super Mario Mandžukić continues to fill up the stat sheet after scoring two second half goals to lead Bayern Munich to a 3-0 win over Mainz on Saturday. After a Thomas Müller opening goal, the former Dinamo Zagreb striker would double the score after receiving a pass from … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXII*
Croatians Around Europe *XIX*
By 133 CommentsGERMANY Photo: DAPD With the Bundesliga returning from winter break in one week's time, Mario Mandžukić was warming up in what hopes to be a productive year for the 26 year-old striker. After scoring two goals earlier in the week against Schalke in a 5-0 friendly victory, Mandžukić struck again on Saturday, this time against Basel in the ninth minute of play. Mandza … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIX*
Modrić impresses in Copa win
By 76 CommentsPhoto: AFP Has Luka Modrić been reading the papers? In his first start of 2013 in the second leg of the Copa del Rey Round of 16 Wednesday night, Modrić played exceptionally well versus Celta Vigo, setting up Cristinao Ronaldo's second goal of the match with a beautiful over-the-top lob into the box which the Portugal captain deflected into goal to make it 2-0. Later … [Read more...] about Modrić impresses in Copa win
Modrić labeled La Liga bust
By 155 CommentsPhoto: Fox Sports Croatian superstar, Luka Modrić, has been voted La Liga's biggest bust of the season thus far, alongside Barcelona's Alex Song, in a recent poll conducted by Spanish newspaper Marca. Modrić was a late transfer to Real Madrid in the summer of 2012, coming over from Tottenham for a staggering £33 million. However, he hasn't lived up to all the … [Read more...] about Modrić labeled La Liga bust
Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*
By 72 CommentsSPAIN Photo: SevillaFC Ivan Rakitić started and played 90+ minutes in Sevilla's 1-0 win over Osasuna Saturday. Ivan fired away two shots and completed 55 out of 75 passes before being subbed off in the 91st minute for Javi Hervas. The win moves Sevilla up to 11th; still well off their goal of European football. Ivan's future with the club has come into doubt since … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*
Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
By 14 CommentsITALY Marko Livaja made a rare Serie A appearance for Inter Saturday, coming off the bench in the 78th minute with Inter down 1-0 to Genoa. Inter would quickly equalize through an Esteban Cambiasso header in the 85th, but a golden opportunity to win the game was ruined by the 19 year-old Croatian striker in injury time. A Diego Milito cross flew through the goal box, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
Champions League draw
By 22 CommentsPhoto: UEFA The Champions League 'Round of 16' draw was conducted Thursday, and for us fans of the beautiful game, the football gods were kind to us this time around. Luka Modrić and Real Madrid go back to England as they take on a mighty Manchester United side over two legs. Los Blancos already denied Manchester City progression in the tournament in the group stage, but … [Read more...] about Champions League draw