Is it too early to congratulate Dinamo Zagreb on regaining the Croatian Crown? Five weeks into the 2017/18 season and Dinamo already hols a three-point cushion on the second-place team, Hajduk. Dinamo has already faced Croatia's toughest challengers and have emerged nearly unscathed. In a three-week span, Dinamo drew Osijek and defeated both Rijeka and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 5: Too Early To Celebrate?
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Croatians Around Europe: Season Preview
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Most leagues haven't started, yet Luka Modrić and Real Madrid already have another trophy to put up on their mantle. On Tuesday, Real Madrid faced an almost revamped Manchester United side in Macedonia in the UEFA SuperCup, which pits last season's Champions League and Europa League winners against each other. Real Madrid won the match 2-1 with Modrić playing the full 90 … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe: Season Preview
Dinamo In 1st Place After Convincing Rijeka Victory
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Afterwards, Hajduk Split look to move out of fifth place as they face Slaven Belupo at Poljud. Slaven currently sit in third place and are hoping to gain ground on the top two spots, pending the outcome of Rijeka-Dinamo. Live stream will be posted as it is made available. ARENA SPORT STREAM LINK Both Dinamo and Rijeka continue their derby … [Read more...] about Dinamo In 1st Place After Convincing Rijeka Victory
What Can Bilić Do For You?
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Former Croatia manager and all-around fan favorite Slaven Bilić is heading into his third season as manager at West Ham United this weekend when the English Premier League kicks off. West Ham will start their campaign on the road Sunday when they face Jose Mourinho and Manchester United at Old Trafford. In Bilić's inaugural season at the helm, the Hammers … [Read more...] about What Can Bilić Do For You?
Will Perišić Make Man United Move?
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We've known all summer long that Jose Mourinho and Manchester United have wanted the services of 28 year-old Croatian winger Ivan Perišić. And usually when an elite European club calls, the phone gets answered. The rumors started late May with the official opening of the summer transfer window opening on July 1st. It would be a match made in heaven. United need an … [Read more...] about Will Perišić Make Man United Move?
Dinamo Defeat Hajduk, Rijeka Falls in Osijek
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It was a nightmare day for Rijeka, who finished the 1-0 loss with eight men on the field after two sending-offs and a late injury left the team depleted. Osijek got on the board early with a penalty scored by Borna Barisic in the 18th minute. Rijeka settled into desperation mode early, losing captain Filip Bradaric to an injury in the first half, who was replaced by Mate … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Hajduk, Rijeka Falls in Osijek
Rijeka, Hajduk Unlucky In Draw While Dinamo, Osijek Look To Make Noise
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UEFA Playoff Round Draws: HNK Rijeka vs. Olympiakos in Champions League HNK Hajduk Split vs. Éverton in Europa League GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs. Skenderbeu in Europa League NK Osijek vs. Austria Wien in Europa League Dinamo and Osijek are expected to progress to the group stage while this could be the end of the road for Hajduk. Win or lose, Rijeka will be … [Read more...] about Rijeka, Hajduk Unlucky In Draw While Dinamo, Osijek Look To Make Noise
Four Croatian Clubs Advance in Europe
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We now know all four Croatian clubs competing in Europe will head to the play off round of their perspective tournaments. Rijeka defeated Salzburg yesterday, while Osijek, Dinamo, and Hajduk blazed through PSV, ODD, and Brondby, respectively. No goals were scored in Dinamo's nail-biter today, as they finished their 90 minutes with a scoreless draw. They … [Read more...] about Four Croatian Clubs Advance in Europe
Rijeka Through! Defeat Red Bull 1-1 On Aggregate
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Rijeka have made Croatia proud and have secured their spot in European play. Whether it's in Champions or Europa League is still uncertain, but a trip to the Champions League Playoff round will see the team in either the Champions League group stage or Europa League group stage, depending on the outcome. Rijeka finished the 90 minutes with bare minimum needed - a … [Read more...] about Rijeka Through! Defeat Red Bull 1-1 On Aggregate
