Sports globe (December 23, 1998)

Darko Kovacevic

Darko Kovacevic is again in center of attention of the Spain's football public. Yugoslav national team member, with seven goals in the UEFA cup, is not only the best scorer in European cups, but also mercilessly hits the nets in the Spanish championship. Last weekend Kovacevic twice scored against the great Real of Madrid, and in the next, 15th round, Celta of Vigo goalkeeper had the same destiny, he had to take out the ball twice from his net after the shots of Yugoslav player, first in 37th and then 87th minute.

Kovacevic's great performances attracted attention of officials from many big European clubs, and it is quite certain that the Yugoslav national team member will not for long wear the jersey of Real Sociedad. The question is where he would go, and the probable destination is the Juventus of Turin, maybe Barcelona.

Rade Bogdanovic

Twice scored Rade Bogdanovic too, who in the last match of the 18th round of the German championship scored two goals for Verder of Bremen against Herta. He first took his team in the lead in the last minute of the first period, and after Herta leveled (47th minute) with his second goal he secured the three points for the home team. Bogdanovic is one of the most responsible for Verder, after the bad start in the championship, is now on the ninth place with 23 points and considerable chances to improve its standings in the following matches.