Nikola 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
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DUGOPOLJE CHRISTENS NEW STADIUM
By 19 CommentsThird division Croatian soccer club, Dugopolje, opened up their brand new stadium in a friendly against neighbors Hajduk Split Thursday night. The 5,200 seat stadium is part of a larger complex which also includes tennis courts and what looks to be an Olympic size swimming pool. This is fantastic news that Croatia is building new stadiums and sports complexes in its … [Read more...] about DUGOPOLJE CHRISTENS NEW STADIUM
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
DINAMO DEFEATS PYUNIK 3-0
By 32 CommentsDinamo Zagreb did what they had to do. It wasn't pretty but they managed to move onto the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round after beating Armenian champions Pyunik 3-0 Tuesday night in Zagreb. Dinamo will now face Red Bull Salzburg in the next qualifying round. The first leg should take place either July 28th or 29th in Austria. With Salzburg only a two hour train … [Read more...] about DINAMO DEFEATS PYUNIK 3-0
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?
BBB STOP FRIENDLY IN AUSTRIA
By 57 CommentsYes ladies and gentlemen, the BBB work hard in the summer as well. Dinamo Zagreb played a friendly against Steaua Bucharest in Austria on July 5th; only for the match to be called off in the 85th minute due to BBB interference. Members of Dinamo's illustrious club were trouble from the beginning. The Bad Blue Boys lit flares from grass stands overlooking the field, stole … [Read more...] about BBB STOP FRIENDLY IN AUSTRIA
