Photo: Sherdog.com UFC Light Heavyweight contender Anthony "The Hippo" Perosh was gracious enough to give The Croatian Crippler an interview following his loss to Ryan Jimmo at UFC 149. The loss snapped Perosh's three fight win streak since moving to the UFC light heavyweight division. Look for the Australian Born Croat to make a quick come back and get back in the … [Read more...] about UFC Fighter Anthony “The Hippo” Perosh Checks In With The Crippler
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HNL REPORT WEEK 7 (Updated)
By 31 CommentsResults for August 31 - September 2, 2012 NK LOKOMOTIVA 1 - 3 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Photo: D.S/http://prvaliga.tportal.hr Dinamo faced their stadium co-tenants Saturday and defeated them 3-1 in front of a mere 1,000 fans. Early goals by Ante Rukavina and Domagoj Vida and another penalty by Sammir took care of their neighbors with no problem. … [Read more...] about HNL REPORT WEEK 7 (Updated)
Champions League Draw, Badelj makes Hamburg switch
By 34 CommentsThe Champions League group stage draw will begin Thursday, August 30th at 11:45AM (ET). It is then we will find out who Dinamo Zagreb and company will play over the next three months during six matches. Last year, the Croatian champions were given a difficult road as they had to face Real Madrid, Lyon and Ajax. Dinamo lost every match and scored only three goals while conceding … [Read more...] about Champions League Draw, Badelj makes Hamburg switch
Dinamo back to Champions League!
By 130 CommentsPhoto: Ronald Gorsic/Cropix Dinamo Starting XI: Kelava-Ibanez, Šimunić, Ademi, Vida-Sammir, Tonel, Badelj(c), Pivarić-Beqiraj, Čop Dinamo Zagreb have done it again. For the second straight season, the Croatian champions have earned their spot into Europe's elite competition: the UEFA Champions League. Dinamo had an easy road through three qualifying rounds with … [Read more...] about Dinamo back to Champions League!
Luka Modrić completes Real Madrid move (Updated)
By 79 CommentsPhoto: Real Madrid Croatian star midfielder Luka Modrić has finally completely his much anticipated transfer to Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur. Modrić passed his physical at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on Monday, inking a five-year deal. Madrid paid £33 million ($52.2 million) for Modrić, who will wear #19. Real Madrid will once again take part in the … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić completes Real Madrid move (Updated)
CROATIAN AROUND EUROPE *I*
By 25 CommentsENGLAND Photo: PA Nikica Jelavić got the start for Everton on Saturday and opened up his 2012-13 account vs. Aston Villa with a goal in the 44th minute of play. Jelavić cut across the box and one-timed a shot from the penalty spot after a superb Leighton Baines pass from the end line found the Croatian's left foot. The strike would put Everton in complete control; as … [Read more...] about CROATIAN AROUND EUROPE *I*
HNL WEEK 6
By 8 CommentsResults for August 24 - 26, 2012 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 6 - 0 NK ZAGREB Dinamo’s domination led them to a huge 6-0 victory over a still winless NK Zagreb. Goals by Mehmed Alispahić, Domagoj Vida, Fatos Beqiraj, Jerko Leko, and two by Sammir put NK Zagreb in their place and led Dinamo to their fifth win of the season and kept them on top of the league … [Read more...] about HNL WEEK 6
Weekend Soccer Talk (Updated)
By 37 CommentsHeadlines Vedran Ćorluka injures wrist in 3-2 defeat to Dynamo Moscow Mladen Petrić hits crossbar as Fulham fall 3-2 to Manchester United Nikica Jelavić scores his first goal of the season as Everton defeat Aston Villa 3-1 Mario Mandžukić heads home for his first Bayern Munich goal vs. Greuther Furth Videos Jelavić strike at … [Read more...] about Weekend Soccer Talk (Updated)
Badelj sends Dinamo to victory
By 64 CommentsPhoto: Goran Mehkek/Cropix In possibly his last match for Dinamo Zagreb, 23 year-old captain Milan Badelj redeemed himself after a first half own goal with a 74' strike to give the Croatian champions a 2-1 win over NK Maribor in the first leg of their Champions League playoff round tie. Dinamo went up early in the 10th minute of play after defender Domagoj Vida found an … [Read more...] about Badelj sends Dinamo to victory