MODRIĆ TO MANCHESTER UNITED? There is a rumor flying around England that Manchester United are prepared to send Michael Carrick and £10 million Tottenham's way for the services of Luka Modrić. The summer transfer window closes on September 1st. I have spoken to a few ManU supporters and they have said that there's not a chance the deal goes through as Michael Carrick is … [Read more...] about WINDOW WATCH 2009
SHOULD SRNA START PACKING HIS BAGS?
By 8 CommentsSky Sports is reporting that Darijo Srna could be Chelsea's newest ring-winger by the end of the week. Index.hr has confirmed that Atletico Madrid is also interested in Srna and could lock him up before the summer transfer window closes on September 1st. Srna desperately needs a move to further challenge himself in his football career. He has done everything he can in … [Read more...] about SHOULD SRNA START PACKING HIS BAGS?
5TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 10 CommentsHere are the results for Aug 21-23... NK Rijeka [2 - 0] Hajduk Split EVEN THE SHARBINI BROTHERS CAN'T SAVE HAJDUK The Sharbini brothers lose their homecoming game in Rijeka and debut match with Hajduk 2-0 as the 'Bili' give up two silly penalty kicks. When is this Hajduk side going to show some strength and decide to turn their season around? They just signed … [Read more...] about 5TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
EUROPEAN PLAYOFF ROUND: FIRST LEG
By 25 CommentsMANDŽUKIĆ HEADS HOME THE FIRST GOAL IN THE 5TH MINUTE Dinamo Zagreb stuck a dagger into Hearts players Thursday night at Maksimir as the Croatian club easily won 4-0. Mario Mandžukić, Dimitrios Papadopoulos, Ivica Vrdoljak and Igor Bišćan all scored goals in the thumping of the Scottish side. Dinamo has all but stamped their ticket into the Europa League group … [Read more...] about EUROPEAN PLAYOFF ROUND: FIRST LEG
4TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 13 CommentsHere are the results for Aug 14-16... Hajduk Split [2 - 2] Inter Zaprešić WHO BRINGS KRAFNE TO A MATCH ANYWAYS? If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then this one is worth 100,000. Not only are Torcida wasting perfectly good krafne on Hajduk but they're obviously not big fans of club chairman Joško Svaguša and Ivica Šurjak either. Hajduk is still … [Read more...] about 4TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
CROATIAN FANS AROUND THE GLOBE
By 3 CommentsHere's a picture sent to us by Brent aka nepoznat of him holding his new born son Luka during the Croatia-Belarus match. Proud grandfather, Marco is also seen in the picture. Baby Luka is sporting a custom made #10 jersey just for him. Who knows, maybe he can one day even lead the Vatreni in the World Cup. Here's Tony Madunić (far left) with cousins from Split and … [Read more...] about CROATIAN FANS AROUND THE GLOBE
DAVOR ŠUKER ACADEMY
By 2 CommentsThe 2ND ANNUAL DAVOR ŠUKER SOCCER ACADEMY will take place August 22nd and 23rd in New York City at Randall’s Island. Kids ages 9-15 are welcome to train with the legendary Croatian striker for two full days. This is something really special that you can take your kid to, especially if you are Croatian. If you have any questions regarding the training camp, feel free … [Read more...] about DAVOR ŠUKER ACADEMY
SHARBINI BROTHERS TO HAJDUK
By 55 CommentsThe brothers Sharbini, Anas and Ahmad, have finally escaped the friendly confines of Rijeka. The two signed with Hajduk Split Thursday in a joint transfer worth €2.3 million. This is the steal of the century if you ask me. Not only does Hajduk receive a gifted 22 year-old playmaker in Anas Sharbini but they also receive the talents of his older brother, Ahmad Sharbini. Anas … [Read more...] about SHARBINI BROTHERS TO HAJDUK
FANZONE: ASTORIA, NEW YORK (WELL…KINDA)
By 6 CommentsIvica was willing enough to report in yet another FAN ZONE from New York for the Croatia-Belarus match. However, the first venue he attempted to watch the game at had a horrible feed so Ivica had to scatter around town during halftime to find another place to watch. He was so focused on just getting to a place that had the game that he wasn't able to take any pictures or … [Read more...] about FANZONE: ASTORIA, NEW YORK (WELL…KINDA)