While the rest of Europe is still on summer vacation, Croatian central defender Ivica Križanac made the most of his return from a one month break in the Russian Premier League with the lone goal in Zenit's win over FC Moscow. Križanac doesn't score often, but when he does he certainly makes the highlight reel. Check out Ivica's bicycle kick goal from earlier in the … [Read more...] about KRIŽANAC SCORES BEAUTY FOR ZENIT VICTORY
KOVAČ CALLS IT A CAREER
By 32 CommentsNiko Kovač, one of Croatia's all-time legends, has finally decided to hang up his cleats after a spectacular 20-year club career. Niko went out with class Friday evening in a 0-0 friendly against Bayern Munich. Players from both squads gave Kovač big hugs after the final whistle as he then made a lap around the field to thank all the fans for their support with tears in his … [Read more...] about KOVAČ CALLS IT A CAREER
PLETIKOSA IN LIMBO, STILL NO MOVE FOR KLASNIĆ
By 14 CommentsPLETIKOSA PRAYS FOR A TRANSFER The Russian Premier League will resume its season this Saturday after a short one-month long summer break. Spartak Moscow currently sit in third place only four points behind leaders FK Rubin Kazan. Although Spartak is doing well this season, Croatian goalie Stipe Pletikosa has not been involved in any of his club's games since a 3-1 loss to … [Read more...] about PLETIKOSA IN LIMBO, STILL NO MOVE FOR KLASNIĆ
WHAT IN THE WORLD WILL DARIJO SRNA DO?
By 15 CommentsIS SRNA CONFUSED? Darijo Srna was linked with some of the biggest clubs in Europe only a few weeks ago. Rumors of the Croatian winger moving to Champions League holders Barcelona seemed to have almost become a reality. Now- nothing! So what happened? Why did the offers just stop like that so suddenly? If I had to put money on it, I would say Srna has already made his … [Read more...] about WHAT IN THE WORLD WILL DARIJO SRNA DO?
MODRIĆ, ĆORLUKA ON SPURS TRADE BLOCK?
By 45 CommentsIt is being reported at both Goal.com and Net.hr that Tottenham is willing to sell any of their players this summer except for Jonathan Woodgate, Aaron Lennon and Jermain Defoe. Of course this is just a business move by Spurs management to lure interest from other clubs across Europe, but do they really have the guts to sell Luka Modrić or Vedran Ćorluka? Should Tottenham … [Read more...] about MODRIĆ, ĆORLUKA ON SPURS TRADE BLOCK?
BBB STOP FRIENDLY IN AUSTRIA
By 57 CommentsYes ladies and gentlemen, the BBB work hard in the summer as well. Dinamo Zagreb played a friendly against Steaua Bucharest in Austria on July 5th; only for the match to be called off in the 85th minute due to BBB interference. Members of Dinamo's illustrious club were trouble from the beginning. The Bad Blue Boys lit flares from grass stands overlooking the field, stole … [Read more...] about BBB STOP FRIENDLY IN AUSTRIA
HNL ‘LIGA 16’ TO BE DISBANDED
By 23 CommentsNumerous newspapers out of Croatia are reporting that the HNL will disband their experimental 'Liga 16' immediately after the current 2009-10 season. This is one of the quickest reversals I have ever seen in professional sports. Only weeks after the HNS decided to add four more teams to the already 'watered-down' Prva Liga, they are now rescinding their decision and will … [Read more...] about HNL ‘LIGA 16’ TO BE DISBANDED
OFFICIAL: ŠIMUNIĆ SIGNS WITH HOFFENHEIM
By 24 CommentsAfter nearly 10 years in Berlin and 218 appearances, Josip Šimunić will no longer wear a Hertha uniform as Hoffenheim has locked in the fierce center back for the next three years. Šimunić and his manager at Hertha have been on shaky ground after disagreements left their relationship in shambles. Hoffenheim has reportedly bought Josip for seven million Euro and will pay him … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: ŠIMUNIĆ SIGNS WITH HOFFENHEIM
MANDŽUKIĆ STAYS AT DINAMO
By 18 CommentsDinamo Zagreb's most prized possession, Mario Mandžukić, will be playing in the Croatian capital for at least one more season. This ends all speculation of Mandža going to Bremen, Wolfsburg, Portsmouth or even Tottenham. Hope that makes all you BBB out there happy! Will it make a difference though? Dinamo is always a favorite to win the Croatian title; but do they have … [Read more...] about MANDŽUKIĆ STAYS AT DINAMO