Nikola Kalinic – Football Scout

Atletico Madrid’s Nikola Kalinic explains Croatia World Cup medal snub

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Croatia fell short in their first World Cup final, but the FC crew explain what made the Vatreni’s run so impressive.
New Atletico Madrid forward Nikola Kalinic has said he did not accept a World Cup runners-up medal this summer as he did not feel he contributed anything to Croatia’s surprise run to the final.
Kalinic, who was still an AC Milan player at the time, was sent home by national coach Zlatko Dalic after refusing to come on as a substitute during the team’s opening game against Nigeria, meaning he then missed the team’s run to the final.
“What happened at the World Cup happened,” Kalinic said. “The coach…

Croatia’s Nikola Kalinic declines World Cup medal after being sent home early

Croatia’s World Cup team returned to a heroes’ welcome at Zagreb airport following their 4-2 defeat to France in the World Cup final in Moscow.

Croatia fell short in their first World Cup final, but the FC crew explain what made the Vatreni’s run so impressive. Croatia forward Nikola Kalinic has not accepted a runners-up medal after his country’s 4-2 World Cup final defeat to France because he was sent home early in the competition, reports in the Croatian media said.
Kalinic, dismissed from the squad following the 2-0 victory over Nigeria in their opening match, reportedly said: “Thank you, but I did not play in Russia.”
Coach Zlatko Dalic sent the AC Milan forward home when, warming up to be a second-half substitute, he told him he was not able to play…

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After facilitating Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Serie A, Jorge Mendes is working as an intermediary to deliver a young star back to the Galacticos. While the Portuguese super-agent…

Croatia unsure if Nikola Kalinic will receive World Cup medal

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Take a look back at how darkhorses Croatia and pre-tournament favourites France charted their course to reach the World Cup final. Croatia have not yet made the decision whether Nikola Kalinic will receive a medal for his participation in the World Cup.
Kalinic, the AC Milan forward, refused to enter Croatia’s opening group-stage game against Nigeria on June 16 as a substitute and was subsequently sent home by coach Zlatko Dalic for his insubordination.
With Croatia advancing to the World Cup final against France on Sunday, players will receive either a gold or silver medal — and Kalinic is entitled to one as an official member…

Croatia drop Nikola Kalinic after he reportedly declines to enter as substitute

The FC panel assess Croatia’s complete performance against Nigeria and what message it sends to the rest of Group D.
Croatia striker Nikola Kalinic has been sent home from the World Cup because of an injury, coach Zlatko Dalic said on Monday.
Dalic had reportedly asked Kalinic to come on as an 85th-minute substitute in the 2-0 win over Nigeria on Saturday, but the AC Milan forward declined, citing a back injury.
Croatian media reported that Kalinic had been axed for his refusal to play, but Dalic did not answer any questions over the issue. The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) said it would release a statement.
Kalinic, who…

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s late save masks AC Milan’s struggle to score

Gianluigi Donnarumma denied Arkadiusz Milik in the final minute to preserve a goalless draw and secure Milan a point.
AC Milan picked up a point in an entertaining goalless draw with Napoli at the San Siro on Sunday, with Gianluigi Donnarumma’s stunning injury-time save securing a draw. The Rossoneri had their moments, as did the visitors, but ultimately, neither could find a breakthrough.
Positives
It was clear that Milan still aren’t at the level of Maurizio Sarri’ s title challengers, but without Leonardo Bonucci and Alessio Romagnoli, they defended well and gave a great account of themselves. Organised, determined…

Nikola Kalinic salvages a point for Milan, but still flatters to deceive

AC Milans hopes of qualifying for the Champions League took a hit on Sunday as they settled for a 1-1 draw at the San Siro against lowly Sassuolo. Here are the goals from teh match.

Check out all the best moments from Serie A’s top sides, as Napoli’s come-from-behind win kept them within four points of Juventus. AC Milan were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at home by Sassuolo on Sunday night, as they missed an opportunity to gain ground on the top four teams in Serie A.
Nikola Kalinic grabbed a late equaliser, but a wasteful Rossoneri could not capitalize on a dominating performance.
Positives
There were aspects of this game where Milan could be pleased with their performance. They were in control throughout, dictated possession, played with a quicker tempo, and was able to win the ball back quickly after…

Kalinic, Abate just two of the underperformers in loss to Atalanta

Atalanta was better than AC Milan in every aspect during their 2-0 victory at the San Siro.

It’s far from the most wonderful time of the year for AC Milan as they failed to provide us with any Christmas cheer in their 2-0 defeat to Atalanta at the San Siro on Saturday night. It was another abject display from the Rossoneri as they didn’t deserve to take anything from the game.

Positives

None. After the disaster that was the loss at Verona last time out, it didn’t seem as though things could get worse. Somehow, Milan managed to fail in every department in this game in another inexcusable…

Kalinic, Silva struggle as Milan attack lacks punch in 0-0 draw vs. Torino

Nikola Kalinic struggled once again as Milan were held to a scoreless draw vs. Torino on Sunday.

A toothless AC Milan were held to a goalless draw by Torino at the San Siro on Sunday, as they failed to show the class needed in the final third to find a breakthrough. Although the Rossoneri did have chances, it was evident that the problem is well beyond bad luck.

Positives

Milan were able to dictate the tempo of the game, and in turn they enjoyed a sense of control for the most part and limited Torino’s threat. Unfortunately, that’s only the minimum expectation, especially at home.

Negatives

There…

Kalinic wasteful as Milan fall short vs. another quality opponent in Roma loss

Nikola Kalinic and AC Milan’s attack couldn’t finish their chances as they fell to a 2-0 defeat to Roma.

AC Milan fell to a 2-0 loss to Roma at the San Siro on Sunday, with goals from Edin Dzeko and Alessandro Florenzi sealing the win for the visitors. The Rossoneri had their moments, but ultimately it’s another loss in a big test for Vincenzo Montella and his men.

Positives

There was more fight and character shown by the team on Sunday, something that was sorely missing against Sampdoria last time out. In turn, it was a much better performance, although more importantly they didn’t manage to…

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