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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22ND ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 13 CommentsHere are the results for Mar. 18-19... Dinamo Zagreb [ 2-0 ] Hajduk Split Photo: Damir Krajac/CROPIX; Fatos Bećiraj finishes Hajduk Split Dinamo Zagreb are now eight points clear with only eight games left in the HNL season after their 2-0 victory over Hajduk Split on Saturday at Maksimir. It will be Dinamo's sixth straight Croatian Prva Liga … [Read more...] about 22ND ROUND HNL RESULTS
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
FIFA, UEFA STILL HAVE MARKOVIĆ AT HELM
By 27 CommentsCROPIX/Goran Mehkek: All eyes on Mr. Štimac Written by Branko Tomasović UPDATE: FIFA and UEFA are not recognizing Štimac as the HNS president in a press release Tuesday. Štimac may have won the battle in Croatia, but how will he win over world football's governing body? The Croatian Soccer Federation (HNS) was left in disarray this past weekend with the election of … [Read more...] about FIFA, UEFA STILL HAVE MARKOVIĆ AT HELM
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
DALMACIJA BURNS FOR HAJDUK
By 25 CommentsTHE OFFICIAL 'HAJDUK 100' VIDEO FROM STUDIOSMILE HOLLYWOOD'S TAKE ON HAJDUK'S 100TH Tom Dubravec:CROPIX/Split celebrates under a Red Sky In a scene out of Independence Day, Split partied under a red sky Saturday night as hundreds of flares were lit to commemorate the 100th birthday of Hajduk Split. One of the most peaceful, yet chaotic celebrations in recent … [Read more...] about DALMACIJA BURNS FOR HAJDUK

