Spain TotalSport/ Rakitić (25) getting off to a hot start in Spain Ivan Rakitić is fitting in nicely with new club Sevilla. Not only is he receiving a spot in the starting XI, but he is already marking his name on the scoresheet. Rakitić ripped home the game-winner in the 70' for a 1-0 Sevilla win over Valencia on Sunday. Rakitić quickly cleaned up a deflected shot … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXI*
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DINAMO, HAJDUK BATTLE IN ZAGREB
By 11 CommentsWith only nine games remaining in the 2010-11 HNL term, the season ends (or begins) with the result of one game: Dinamo Zagreb v. Hajduk Split. How else would you have it? The two Croatian giants face off in yet another 'Eternal Derby' in Zagreb at 3:10 (ET) this Saturday, March 19th. Dinamo already hold a five-point advantage on Hajduk atop the Croatian table. Should the … [Read more...] about DINAMO, HAJDUK BATTLE IN ZAGREB
WINDY CITY PICKS UP 2 CROATIANS
By 53 CommentsMARKO MARIĆ Marko Marić signed with MLS side Chicago Fire on March 2nd after a thus far average career in Europe. The 27 year-old Croatian midfielder comes to the MLS after failed stints with Greek club Skoda Xanthi and French side Lille. He began his career with hometown team NK Zagreb in 2003 where he earned 35 caps. Marić then moved to Greece in 2005 to play for Egaleo FC … [Read more...] about WINDY CITY PICKS UP 2 CROATIANS
BBB GET POLITICAL
By 26 CommentsONE MAN TO START A REVOLUTION So what have the Bad Blue Boys been doing to keep sharp since their boycott of Dinamo Zagreb? Well, they've gone political. According to Croatian police, the BBB joined the Croatian Facebook Revolution on Saturday near Markov Trg in Zagreb following a peaceful protest by Croatian war veterans. Earlier in the week, 25 year-old Ivan Pernar lead … [Read more...] about BBB GET POLITICAL
YOUNG YANK HEADED TO ZAGREB
By 27 CommentsSPORTSKE NOVOSTI/ VINCENT BORDEN Written by Ante Baričević My friend calls me today from work, "Dude! Did you hear about the American kid who's going to play for Dinamo?" "Kaj?" I immediately hang up without even saying goodbye. In a landmark and unprecedented decision, Dinamo Zagreb acquired the youngest player in team history, 12 year-old American … [Read more...] about YOUNG YANK HEADED TO ZAGREB
THE DAY THAT DINAMO WAS RETURNED TO ZAGREB
By 69 CommentsWritten by Ante Baričević "...Bilo je to, bilo je to... ...Bilo je to na Valetinovo... ...Sjecam se ja, sjecas se ti... ...Kad smo Dinamo mi vratili!" February 14, 2011 marks the 11th anniversary of the day that the Bad Blue Boys brought back the holy name Dinamo to the city of Zagreb over a turbulent nine year battle with the club's (then) executive … [Read more...] about THE DAY THAT DINAMO WAS RETURNED TO ZAGREB
40 YEARS AND COUNTING FOR DINAMO…
By 11 CommentsEXCLUSIVE ZDRAVKO MAMIĆ SPEECH AFTER GAME Dinamo Zagreb general manager Zdravko Mamić looked anything but angry after Dinamo's exit from European competition Wednesday night- he actually looked more apologetic than anything else. The question now, who will he blame for this golden opportunity missed? He can blame the cold weather. He can blame the coach. Maybe he can even … [Read more...] about 40 YEARS AND COUNTING FOR DINAMO…
HAJDUK TAKE ON ANDERLECHT IN CRITICAL GAME FOR THE BELGIANS
By 13 CommentsPhoto: UEFA; Vukušić(left) scoring game's lone goal against Anderlecht in Split Hajduk will aim to play the spoiler’s role Thursday as they travel to Belgium to wrap up their first European campaign in 16 years. While the bijeli have no hope of advancing to the Europa League’s knockout stage, a win for home side Anderlecht, coupled with an AEK loss to group leaders FC Zenit … [Read more...] about HAJDUK TAKE ON ANDERLECHT IN CRITICAL GAME FOR THE BELGIANS
AND THAT’S THE WAY THE COOKIE CRUMBLES
By 25 CommentsTHE DAGGER. Dinamo Zagreb will once again have a cold winter as they try to figure out what went wrong in a 1-0 loss to PAOK. EXCLUSIVE post-game videos from Maksimir will be up on CSR in a few hours...stay tuned. … [Read more...] about AND THAT’S THE WAY THE COOKIE CRUMBLES
