You can call him an arrogant bastard. A madman. Maybe even unsafe to be part of the general public. But in the end, Dinamo Zagreb general manager Zdravko Mamić is running a tight ship in Croatia's capital. Not only has Dinamo won the past eight Prva Liga titles and are now on the verge of a third straight Champions League group stage berth, but Dinamo's U-15 team won the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb win Manchester United Premier Cup
Rijeka Advance, Hajduk Falls
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The two remaining Croatian clubs in UEFA Europa league played the return leg today, both at opposing stadiums. The outcomes of the clubs were a little different: Hajduk Split was defeated for the second time in a row by the Georgian club, Dila, who beat Hajduk 1-0 for the second time in the tournament, leaving a 2-0 aggregate final. Hajduk is knocked out of the tournament … [Read more...] about Rijeka Advance, Hajduk Falls
Dinamo move onto Playoff Round with 3-0 win over Sheriff
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Dinamo had absolutely no trouble defeating Sheriff Tiraspol in the return leg of the third qualifying round of the Champions League Wednesday night. The Moldovian club might have had some hopes of advancing after holding Dinamo to only a 1-0 win in Zagreb, but were dominated in front of their own fans at home. Goals from Junior Fernandes, Duje Cop and El Arbi … [Read more...] about Dinamo move onto Playoff Round with 3-0 win over Sheriff
Tuesday Night Funnies: This is football, not football
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Ever wonder what would happen if an NFL coach crossed the pond to teach football (soccer) players his hard hitting American ways? In NBC Sports' newest commercial promoting the upcoming Barclay's English Premiership season, former Saturday Night Live personality Jason Sudeikis does exactly that; as manager of the Tottenham Hotspurs! … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: This is football, not football
Luka Modrić talks Real Madrid, Serbia in Los Angeles
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Croatian internationals Luka Modrić and Nikica Jelavić faced off against each other from Dodger Stadium in Los angeles, California Saturday night in the 2013 Guinness International Champions Cup semifinal round. Modrić received the start for Real Madrid while Everton striker Nikica Jelavić came on at halftime. With Everton down 2-1 in the 62nd minute, Jelavić … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić talks Real Madrid, Serbia in Los Angeles
Rijeka win 2-1, Hajduk see red in loss
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NK Rijeka remain hot, winning their Europa League third qualifying first leg match against Zilina 2-1 Thursday night from Kantrida. Former Hajduk player, Anas Sharbini, got Rijeka on the board early, scoring in just the third minute of play against the Slovakian club. After poor defense from Zilina, Sharbini took the ball on the left side of the box and sent a curled shot just … [Read more...] about Rijeka win 2-1, Hajduk see red in loss
Rukavina goal earns Dinamo win at the death
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It looked as if Dinamo and Sheriff would end Tuesday night's match at Maksimir in a scoreless draw, but substitute Ante Rukavina would score in the 89th minute to give Dinamo Zagreb a 1-0 win in their first leg Champions League third qualifying round match. The former Hajduk and Panathinaikos striker would perfectly head the ball into the lower corner of the net off a cross … [Read more...] about Rukavina goal earns Dinamo win at the death
HNL Week 3
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Results for July 26-29, 2013 RIJEKA 0-0 DINAMO ZAGREB For a fourth straight match, Dinamo Zagreb will leave Kantrida without a victory. The 8-time consecutive champions of the Croatian Prva Liga had to chop the points in a scoreless draw in Rijeka going into their Champions League third qualifying match against Sheriff Tiraspol on Tuesday, July 30th. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3
2013-14 Fantasy Premiership is here!
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The 2013-14 English Premier League season is right around the corner with matches beginning Saturday, August 17th. That means another CroatianSports.com Fantasy group is ready to get underway. Please join as it makes the season competitive and is most importantly FREE! The banner will remain on the right side of the website throughout the season for everyone to sign into. You … [Read more...] about 2013-14 Fantasy Premiership is here!
