The brothers Sharbini, Anas and Ahmad, have finally escaped the friendly confines of Rijeka. The two signed with Hajduk Split Thursday in a joint transfer worth €2.3 million. This is the steal of the century if you ask me. Not only does Hajduk receive a gifted 22 year-old playmaker in Anas Sharbini but they also receive the talents of his older brother, Ahmad Sharbini. Anas … [Read more...] about SHARBINI BROTHERS TO HAJDUK
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WELCOME TO LIGA 16
By 5 CommentsThe one year experiment of the HNS to expand the Croatian league by four teams is now underway. In it's first week, Dinamo Zagreb showed us why they will undoubtedly be the best club in Croatia this season while Hajduk Split struggled to even earn one point against NK Osijek. Dinamo should win the league this year by a 12 point margin. Here are the 1st Round results for … [Read more...] about WELCOME TO LIGA 16
KALINIĆ DEAL WITH PORTSMOUTH FALLS THROUGH
By 43 CommentsNikola Kalinić will not be a member of Portsmouth FC this upcoming season. After traveling to England for a physical, Portsmouth cut ties with the Croatian striker and will not sign Kalinić. Does this have anything to do with Portsmouth pursuing Egyptian striker Amr Zaki? Kalinić and his manager Tomislav Erceg are now in contact with Portuguese champions FC Porto. … [Read more...] about KALINIĆ DEAL WITH PORTSMOUTH FALLS THROUGH
PORTSMOUTH AND KALINIĆ TO TALK
By 17 CommentsReports around Europe are swirling that Hajduk's Nikola Kalinić will be the newest striker for Premier League club Portsmouth. The two sides are set to meet Friday to discuss terms. Rumors in Croatia have a proposed transfer for Kalinić at €8 million. We'll know tomorrow for sure. Kalinić and Kranjčar together at Fratton Prak. I'll like it only if Kalinić can prove his … [Read more...] about PORTSMOUTH AND KALINIĆ TO TALK
SLAVEN BELUPO, RIJEKA THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND
By 2 CommentsRIJEKA CELEBRATE THEIR VICTORY OVER DIFFERDANGE Slaven Belupo and NK Rijeka will join Hajduk Split in the Europa League third qualifying round. Rijeka avenged a 1-0 first leg loss to Luxembourg club Differdange with an easy 3-0 win at the Kantrida Stadium Thursday night. Rijkea got goals from Tarik Cerić(20'), Anas Sharbini(24') and Ahmad Sharbini(64'). Although … [Read more...] about SLAVEN BELUPO, RIJEKA THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND
SLAVEN BELUPO PLAYS TRICK, RIJEKA LOSE
By 19 CommentsHAT TRICK MAESTRO, ALJOŠA VOJNOVIĆ The first leg of the 2009-10 Europa League second qualifying round got underway today. Croatian clubs, NK Rijeka and Slaven Belupo both started their European seasons on the road. Slaven Belupo torched Macedonian side Milano (no relation with AC Milan) as they pulled some 'tricks' out of the bag in a 4-0 win. Hungarian Csaba Csizmadia … [Read more...] about SLAVEN BELUPO PLAYS TRICK, RIJEKA LOSE
EUROPEAN CUP SEASON BEGINS
By 38 CommentsDINAMO HELD TO GOALLESS DRAW IN FIRST LEG AGAINST PYUNIK. I DID NOT WATCH THE GAME BUT CSR'S ELITE CLAIM THAT DINAMO PLAYED AWFUL WITH A SHAMEFUL DISPLAY OF SOCCER. Dinamo Zagreb start their UEFA Champions League campaign tomorrow (July 14th) as they travel to Armenia to take on Pyunik in the second qualifying round. It shouldn't be too tough for Dinamo to get past … [Read more...] about EUROPEAN CUP SEASON BEGINS
‘POLJUD’ NAME NO MORE?
By 26 CommentsRumors are circulating around Croatia that Hajduk Split have put a 7.5 million Kuna per year price tag on current naming rights for Poljud stadium. This is an obvious attempt at bolstering the team bank account but we're going to have to see if any company takes the bait. I'm a soccer traditionalist but this move by Hajduk wouldn't really bother me if it ever went through. … [Read more...] about ‘POLJUD’ NAME NO MORE?
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
