The young Croat has moved to Real Madrid from Inter Milan for a price believed to be in the range of €30m to €35m. Now, on the face of it, the price is not too shabby, but considering the skills that the youngster possesses he may just turn out to be a bargain for Los Blancos in the long run.
The German Bundesliga was kicked off at the weekend and the German champions have recaptured the top spot on the table after their first match. Bayern Munich thrashed last season’s relegation battlers, Hamburg.
Chile have clinched the Copa America while United States Women’s team has lifted the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada. No much soccer action on the television now until the clubs start their pre-season tours.