Boris Kovačev/Cropix, Sammir could have been the hero Written by Ante Baričević Kad neće, neće Dinamo Zagreb took a small lateral step backwards with a disappointing 0:0 draw against Club Brugge in front of 20,000 supporters at Maksimir stadium in Zagreb Thursday night. The dream of “hibernating” in Europe is one step farther away for supporters of Dinamo and … [Read more...] about DINAMO, BRUGGE PLAY OUT SCORELESS STALEMATE IN ZAGREB
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ONE SMALL GOAL FOR DINAMO, ONE GIANT LEAP FOR CROATIAN SOCCER
By 15 CommentsWritten by Ante Baričević Dinamo Zagreb will have the opportunity to take a giant step closer to knocking on the doors of Europe when they face Belgian side Club Brugge at Maksimir in Zagreb. The Purgeri have not been able to “hibernate” in Europe for over forty years. A win tomorrow would almost surely guarantee this. Dinamo bounces back to victory lane after a … [Read more...] about ONE SMALL GOAL FOR DINAMO, ONE GIANT LEAP FOR CROATIAN SOCCER
10TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 10 CommentsHere are the results for Oct 2-3... Dinamo Zagreb [ 4-0 ] NK Istra 1961 SAMMIR AND BEĆIRAJ CELEBRATE THE WIN Goals by Jakub Sylvestr, Fatos Bećiraj and a double from Sammir helped Dinamo Zagreb gain top spot in the Croatian Prva Liga with an easy 4-0 win over Istra. Although they started off slow in the Croatian first division this year, it looks as … [Read more...] about 10TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
THE BLUE LIONS MARCH INTO GREECE
By 16 CommentsWritten by Ante Baričević After an improbable win against a relatively depleted Villarreal team, Dinamo Zagreb will face Greek side PAOK FC today at Toumbas Stadium in Thessaloniki. Dinamo now sit atop the group after one game and could very well leave Greece with a victory and three points. Dinamo’s newest addition to the team, coach Vahid Halilhodžić—nicknamed Vaha—has … [Read more...] about THE BLUE LIONS MARCH INTO GREECE
BREAKING NEWS: MAMIĆ OUT
By 12 CommentsMAKSIMIR NO LONGER MAMIĆ' CUCKOO'S NESTCSR's Dinamo contact in Zagreb has just reported that Zdravko Mamić will be out as general manager sometime this week and that his reign at Dinamo Zagreb is officially over. This is NOT 100% confirmed and CSR is looking into all details at the moment. Keep an eye out for news to break early Monday in Croatia. We will update this post as … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: MAMIĆ OUT
CROATIAN MESSI GETS THE CALL
By 25 CommentsMateo Kovačić, a 16 year old Croatian prodigy, will be included in Dinamo Zagreb's first team according to head coach Vahid Halilhodžić. With prior interest from Inter Milan, Stuttgart, Ajax, Juventus, and Bayern Munich, Kovačić is considered Croatia's future Messi. The recruitment for Koavčić was so heated that these clubs were offering his parents money, jobs and houses just … [Read more...] about CROATIAN MESSI GETS THE CALL
BBB TAKE FINAL STAND
By 20 CommentsWRITTEN BY ANTE BARIČEVIĆ Dinamo Zagreb’s most ardent supporters, the Bad Blue Boys, have officially announced their decision to boycott all home and away games until Zdravko Mamić, Dinamo’s executive vice president, steps down from his position. In order to get the word out to the English speaking world, Dinamo Zagreb supporters from California took it upon themselves to … [Read more...] about BBB TAKE FINAL STAND
6TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 5 CommentsHere are the results for Aug. 27-29... RNK Split [ 1-1 ] Hajduk Split Photo: Joško Ponos; Torcida shows up to Hajduk training session on Saturday Hajduk opened up the scoring in the 13th minute after Anas Sharbini broke free down the left side, finding Vukušić with the cross. Split would equalize in the 67th minute after a Bučan corner found … [Read more...] about 6TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
HAJDUK, DINAMO RECEIVE FAVORABLE EUROPA DRAW
By 25 CommentsHAJDUK IS READY TO PARTY AFTER THE DRAW, BUT WILL THEY FEEL THE SAME IN DECEMBER?Both Hajduk Split and Dinamo Zagreb dodged bullets at the Europa League group stage draw Friday afternoon in Monaco; missing being drawn against any European elites. Both Croatian clubs will make trips to Belgium and Greece this year as Dinamo plays Villareal, PAOK and Ivan Perišić' Club Brugge, … [Read more...] about HAJDUK, DINAMO RECEIVE FAVORABLE EUROPA DRAW