Former Dinamo Zagreb Academy Director, Romeo Jozak, had a wonderful piece written on him by FirstTimeFinish this week. In it, he states how this current Dinamo Zagreb side came to be as well as mentoring the likes of Modrić, Mandžukić, and Ćorluka at such a young age. No matter if you are Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijeka, or Osijek; this is a great look in at Croatian football from the … [Read more...] about Romeo Jozak: Inside Dinamo Zagreb
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Ivan Šaranić: Druga Liga’s New Star
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After scoring 80 goals in 85 matches for Dinamo Zagreb’s youth teams, Ivan Šaranić has deservedly began his professional career with Dinamo’s second team in the Druga Liga. In his first six professional games, the 17 year-old has scored three goals and provided an assist - carrying his squad out of the league’s relegation zone. This past Saturday, Šaranić scored a brace against … [Read more...] about Ivan Šaranić: Druga Liga’s New Star
Gorica Fall To Dinamo In Cup Semi As Špikić Shines With Goal
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Three extra time goals against, a red card, and a semifinal defeat; left Gorica’s spirits low as they exited the field earlier today in Zagreb. Dinamo Zagreb managed to pull off an entertaining comeback against an over performing Gorica side, winning the Croatian Cup semifinal match 4-1. Thanks to long-range rockets from Kristijan Jakić and Josip Mišić and … [Read more...] about Gorica Fall To Dinamo In Cup Semi As Špikić Shines With Goal
Dinamo And Osijek Split Points In Title Race Match
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Dinamo are coming off their strongest European run in decades. Osijek are on the verge of having one of their greatest seasons ever and have the chance to finish the season in the highest position they’ve achieved in the Prva Liga. But they have a chance to win it all. Osijek and Nenad Bjelica welcomed Dinamo Zagreb, current league leaders and … [Read more...] about Dinamo And Osijek Split Points In Title Race Match
Ivan Šaranić: The Next Big Winger Croatia Needs
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In recent years, the Vatreni have struggled to find a true skilled player to put the flank - Brekalo and Oršić both have the potential - but let’s face it, they’ll never be world class. Ivan Šaranić, a 17 year-old winger and attacking midfielder from Dinamo Zagreb might just be the cure to the problem. With an extremely impressive resumé of 80 … [Read more...] about Ivan Šaranić: The Next Big Winger Croatia Needs
Dinamo Knocked Out of Europa After Dodgy VAR Call
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In real time it looked like the Villareal player was a mile offside. The play went to VAR and they drew the line at Gvardiol's back heel. However, the Villareal passer hasn't released the ball yet. I don't get it. I might need to watch the replay 10 more times but this first goal in Thursday night's game changed the entire course of the match. Villareal would … [Read more...] about Dinamo Knocked Out of Europa After Dodgy VAR Call
Dinamo Lose 1-0 To Villareal On Questionable Handball Penalty Call
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Was Dinamo robbed with that penalty call? Arm was up in the air before the ball was kicked so what is a defender to do? Nonetheless, the PK was converted and the Villareal 'Yellow Submarine' will leave Maksimir with a 1-0 1st leg victory. It's obviously not the worst result for Dinamo as they left North London a few weeks back down 2-0; with no … [Read more...] about Dinamo Lose 1-0 To Villareal On Questionable Handball Penalty Call
Dinamo Shock Spurs 3-0 To Book Europa Quarterfinal Date With Villareal
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Did that really just happen? Oršić scores a hat trick against a Premiership side club in Europa League to overcome a 2-0 first leg defeat to win 3-0 in Zagreb and move onto the quarterfinals. Tottenham seemed uninterested on the night knowing that one away goal at Maksimir would have ended the tie. But Orišić's Euro-gol against French goalie … [Read more...] about Dinamo Shock Spurs 3-0 To Book Europa Quarterfinal Date With Villareal
Mamić Throws Modrić, Lovren Under The Bus As Business Partners
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UPDATED: Zdravko Mamić held a press conference today in Mostar as a fugitive from Croatian authorities. He commented on the recently passed final verdict sentencing him to six and a half years in prison. The former Dinamo boss commented on the verdict and how Luka Modrić and Dejan Lovren, who received money from him, should also be … [Read more...] about Mamić Throws Modrić, Lovren Under The Bus As Business Partners