Watched his minutes - replay available on Paramount+. Had some nice passes on counterattacks, though each could have been better - clearly a little rust and lack of familiarity. Looked up to the speed and physicality. Severely challenged by being down a man, and not a part of either conceded goal. Their #10 got a red and will miss next match, increasing the chances he'll see time again next time out.
On the bench: XI INICIAL 💪🏼Así forma el Rojinegro para recibir a San Lorenzo desde las 21:30 en el Coloso.#VamosNewells 🔴⚫️ pic.twitter.com/d0RxHJOmEu— Newell’s Old Boys (@Newells) March 3, 2024
On the bench: ¡EL XI INICIAL! 💪🏼Así forma la Lepra para visitar a Godoy Cruz desde las 17.00 en Mendoza.#VamosNewells 🔴⚫️ pic.twitter.com/H2CjycpPd4— Newell’s Old Boys (@Newells) March 10, 2024 1-1 in the 70th.
Hasn't been seen a lot lately, but he's on the bench tonight: Alineación confirmada ✔️Estos son los 11 que eligió Mauricio Larriera para visitar a Banfield desde las 20.00.🚩 ABANDERADO DE LA FECHA 🏴 El leproso que acompaña hoy al plantel en representación de los socios rojinegros es Eduardo Giordano, vitalicio N° 38254.#VamosNewells… pic.twitter.com/hbIAFUgyxP— Newell’s Old Boys (@Newells) June 4, 2024
Matko played all 90 minutes and was the highest-rated player on the team in a 1-0 loss to Racing Club last night. Perhaps something to build on.
Starts in a cup match: ¡Los 11 leprosos! 💪🏼La alineación de Sebastián Méndez para enfrentar a Central Córdoba por los octavos de final de la Copa Argentina.#VamosNewells 🔴⚫️ABANDERADO DE LA FECHA: el leproso que acompaña hoy al plantel en representación de los socios rojinegros es Miguel Ángel… pic.twitter.com/ZUQlXg6Gkd— Newell’s Old Boys (@Newells) August 21, 2024 Fortunately, the man pictured is not in the squad.
Miljevic played the whole match, which went to PKs after 90 minutes. He took the fifth kick and missed as they lost the shootout 3-2 after a scoreless match. Got the top ratings on the team with four shots and four chances created, but none turned into a goal.
Started: Once confirmado ✅Nuestra alineación para visitar a River en el Monumental desde las 20.30.ABANDERADO DE LA FECHA: el leproso que acompaña hoy al plantel en representación de los socios rojinegros es Roberto Notarangelo - Vitalicio Nº 28633.#VamosNewells 🔴⚫️ pic.twitter.com/t3A8MhGTKd— Newell’s Old Boys (@Newells) August 25, 2024 0-0 in the 2nd half.
Subbed off in the 90th minute. Watched some of it - not a standout for good or ill. A few long shots. Has to be a little disappointed that in nearly two full matches with Matko in a playmaking role in the last five days, the team didn't score at all - two 0-0 draws. Still, a road draw with River Plate is a pretty good result for them.
Going home to face Argentinos Juniors, where he began his career and saw his time there end in spectacular failure. He was banned from their training grounds the last 15 months there and his father & agent were both declared "persona non grata" at Argentinos Juniors. Now Matko returns and is starting for Newell's Old Boys American mid Matko Miljevic starting for Newell's Old Boys away at Argentinos Jrs- Miljevic will return to face his first club - which ended in a spectacular failure. The club locked him out from training for the last 15 months. His father & agent were banned from their grounds https://t.co/kiWserZ9US— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) September 15, 2024 What a wild, wild career this dude has had
On the bench: Once confirmado ✔️Esta es la alineación que definió Ricardo Lunari para visitar a Deportivo Riestra desde las 15:00.ABANDERADO DE LA FECHA: el leproso que acompaña hoy al plantel en representación de los socios rojinegros es Héctor A. Miglietta - Vitalicio Nº 51756.… pic.twitter.com/Mp09RRqIJL— Newell’s Old Boys (@Newells) September 27, 2024
Scored a wonder goal: 🇺🇸 ABSOLUTE SCREAMER FROM FORMER USA U20 MATKO MILJEVIC TO WIN IT AT THE DEATH FOR NEWELL’S OLD BOYS! WHAT A WAY TO SCORE YOUR FIRST GOAL FOR THE CLUB 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/yvBaWv093L— American Ultras Talk (@ameriultrastalk) October 5, 2024
¡¡¡¡GANOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NEWELL’S!!!!VAMOSSSS 🔥❤️🖤 pic.twitter.com/a8mdmMgUaR— Newell’s Old Boys (@Newells) October 5, 2024
Scored: GGGGOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLL NEWELL'S We retake the lead through Matko Miljevic. He completes a classic training ground move by slinking to the edge of the box for a Banega free-kick and hitting it first-time into the bottom corner while the whole box waits for it. 2-1— Newell's Old Boys - English News (@Newells_en) November 20, 2024
Pochettino greets the fans at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa before the match. #Newells pic.twitter.com/OX22f3x3KR— Newell's Old Boys - English News (@Newells_en) November 20, 2024 Former #USYNT attacking mid Matko Miljevic scores to put Newell’s Old Boys up 2-1 on Central Córdoba - Pochettino is at the game along with #USMNT assistant Miguel D’Agostino. - Pochettino played for NOB from 1989 to 1994- NOB in 27th place out of 28 pic.twitter.com/AcCfFjbFBo— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) November 20, 2024 The boss watched Matko score
Hoping that's not him in the picture above - doubt he aged that quickly. 73 minutes tonight in an errant-shot-filled scoreless draw with Atletico Tucuman.
Based on this report, he's out at Newells (who apparently declined his option) and is still struggling with serious behavior issues. https://www.footboom1.com/en/news/f...ewell-s-didn-t-sign-matko-miljevic-tyc-sports "The explanation given to the player's entourage regarding the reason for not acquiring his transfer was linked to various acts of indiscipline exhibited by the footballer recently. Against Boca, he was substituted after just 10 minutes into the second half and became angry. Miljevic attempted to leave for the dressing room, but some teammates stopped him, forcing him to remain seated on the bench while he shouted insults into the air. During the week, he apologized to his teammates and coaching staff. However, what happened against Talleres was the final straw. In Córdoba, the former Argentinos player was substituted again, this time at halftime, and he did not take it lightly. While Mariano Soso was giving the talk before returning to the field, Matko was out of control: banging on the walls and shouting insults directed at his teammates and the team. The commotion became so disruptive that the coach had to ask his players to focus on the talk and not be distracted by what was happening around them. Shortly after, Miljevic grabbed his bag and left the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium."
This guy.... sounds like there are some major issues - anger issues at that - with him. Third time's a charm... huh? And to think Poch was reportedly in Argentina a few weeks ago and saw him play. We don't need a cancer like that. I hope MIljevic takes a deep look into the mirror. I hope he also has the right people around him to let him know he's pissing away a career.
A big question is how he finds another club after this. That could be very tough for him. His rap sheet is long and he’s still in the middle of his problems
Not sure how real they are but looks like there’s some Twitterverse rumors that he’s signing with Corinthians, unclear how he keeps getting looks at decently high levels given all the issues.
The fact is, he's obviously exceptionally talented - a Top 5 player in waiting - and always available on a free. A club that can get him under control is looking at a several million $$$ return on a $2-500k a year salary, more likely to be closer to $200k than $500k, maybe a trophy or two on top. Every club thinks they'll be the one and it works for while, until it doesn't so he's probably got one or two more trips to the well left, before he winds up in the equivalent of a League One bottom feeder rather than a Ligue Un contender. It's a real pity