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HNL Week 9 – League Shaking Up Status Quo

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Here you have it; a 5-2 loss handed to Dinamo Zagreb by HNK Rijeka on Sunday has turned the HNL world upside down. It has been nearly a year since Dinamo lost two league matches in a row, which last happened in October 2015 when Dinamo lost to Rijeka the RNK Split. If you count the recent 3-0 loss to Lyon in the Champion's League, the Dinamo losing streak extends to … [Read more...] about HNL Week 9 – League Shaking Up Status Quo

HNL Week 8 – Dinamo Falls to Osijek

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If you didn't think NK Osijek was the real deal this year, here's some more proof. The club - one of only four HNL clubs that has never been relegated - has pumped considerable money into being contenders this year and so far, it has payed off. Osijek knocked off the champions in a 1-0 match at Maksimir on Saturday for the first time since September of 2000, which … [Read more...] about HNL Week 8 – Dinamo Falls to Osijek

Will It Be Another Cold Winter In Zagreb?

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Dinamo Zagreb, like in recent years, will be carrying the lone Croatian flag in European play. And although the 10-time reigning Croatian champions have qualified for Champions League regularly in the past half decade, it's been anything but pleasant to watch. There have been glimpses of hope with Dinamo defeating Arsenal last year and nearly keeping Real Madrid to a … [Read more...] about Will It Be Another Cold Winter In Zagreb?

Weekend Soccer Talk

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Headlines: Dejan Lovren and Liverpool will try to shutout Vardy, Leicester and company on Saturday. Barcelona and Real Madrid look to stay atop the Primera Division table. Tin Jedvaj and Leverkusen will try to stop Alen Halilović and Hamburger on Saturday.   Videos Luka Modrić vs Turkey Ivan Rakitić vs. Turkey   … [Read more...] about Weekend Soccer Talk

Croatia – Turkey 2018 World Cup Qualifier 1-1

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Croatia and Turkey kick off the 2018 FIFA World Cup UEFA qualifiers Group I at an empty Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb on Monday night. Croatia has been sanctioned by FIFA to play two home games behind closed doors after two cases of "discriminatory chants by fans" were filed against them to the sports governing body, which took place during exhibition games against Israel and … [Read more...] about Croatia – Turkey 2018 World Cup Qualifier 1-1

Remaining invested in the Croatia national team

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Separating the beautiful game from politics can be challenging. Between 2012-2013, I stopped watching the sport and closely following the national team. Former manager Igor Stimac changed the formation for every qualifying match. Inserting Sammir into the squad was an insult. The inclusion of Davor Suker as president only increased poor morale surrounding a once-exciting … [Read more...] about Remaining invested in the Croatia national team

Dinamo Zagreb Headed To Champions League After Extra Time Goal In Austria

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Red Bull Salzburg scored 22 minutes into the first half to take control of the two-legged tie but dinamo pressed and pressed, knowing they would need a goal to for extra time, and finally found it through a deflected shot by Fernandes in the 88th minute. The 1-1 result through 90 minutes would mean Dinamo and Red Bull would play an additional 30 minutes of extra time to see who … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Headed To Champions League After Extra Time Goal In Austria

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