Mateo 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
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**FAN ZONE** POLJUD (SPLIT,HR)
By 37 CommentsSTANDUPCROATIA.COM REPORTING FROM POLJUD Dear CSR Nation: Branimir and I were lucky enough to get our flight and ticket paid for by CSR.com to do a match report for the historic Dinamo vs Hajduk derby. The Atmosphere was Electric, Passionate and Real to say the least.During the announcement of Hajduk's team roster, the fans screamed at the top of their lungs and during … [Read more...] about **FAN ZONE** POLJUD (SPLIT,HR)
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
DINAMO, HAJDUK THROUGH TO EUROPA
By 18 CommentsDINAMO WIN 2-1 WITH TWO PK'S FROM SAMMIR After winning the first leg 2-0 in Hungary, Dinamo defeated Gyor 2-1 at Maksimir Thursday night with two penalties by Sammir after going down 1-0 early. With the win, Dinamo Zagreb are placed in Pot 3 for the Europa League group stage draw which takes place at 7AM (Eastern) live on UEFA.com. Dinamo will not be the favorite to get out … [Read more...] about DINAMO, HAJDUK THROUGH TO EUROPA
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
By 2 CommentsENOUGH!Dinamo Zagreb's relentless supporters, the BBB, have added another chapter in their pursuit to make general manager Zdravko Mamić quit his position at the club. Net.hr has reported that the BBB will once again boycott Dinamo's Europa League match at Maksimir this Thursday against Gyor in their fight to bring honor back to the club. Mamić is a Croatian entrepreneur, … [Read more...] about ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
5TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 4 CommentsHere are the results for Aug. 20-22... Hajduk Split [ 4-1 ] NK Zadar Hajduk reclaimed top spot in the Prva Liga Sunday, overcoming another slow start, en route to a 4-1 win over 12th place Zadar. Reminiscent of their mid-week Europa League playoff win against Romania’s Unirea Urzicini, the hosts again spotted their guests a 1-0 lead as Toni Pezo put Zadar in … [Read more...] about 5TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
UNIREA 1-4 HAJDUK
By 58 CommentsHajduk poised to play in Europa League for first time Hajduk withstood a late, injury-time flurry to preserve a stunning 4-1 come-from-behind win in the first leg of their Europa League playoff against Romania’s Unirea Urziceni. The visitors scored the game’s first goal in the 34th minute as Sorin Frunză waltzed around at least three Hajduk defenders before beating backup … [Read more...] about UNIREA 1-4 HAJDUK
