Photo: Drago Sopta/CROPIX Vukojević (L) & Badelj (R) each score for Croatia in 3-1 win It wasn't pretty but Croatia got the job done in Malta; injury-free most importantly. Luka Modrić was kept on the bench due to a fever and sat next to Nikica Jelavić, who also didn't see any playing time in an attempt to keep his legs fresh for the Israel match on Tuesday. There was … [Read more...] about CROATIA DEFEAT MALTA 3-1
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WHO IS THE RNK SPLIT FAN?
By 38 CommentsBRANIMIR KVARTUČ REPORTING FROM SPLIT, CROATIA In a city devoted to Hajduk Split, where city walls and lamp posts are covered in the club's logo, colors and poetry, lies another team which is quickly rising to the top like a lotus out of the mud- Rnk Split. It was only five seasons ago that Rnk Split were playing in the Croatian fourth division. With promotion in every … [Read more...] about WHO IS THE RNK SPLIT FAN?
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *IV*
By 32 CommentsEngland Reuters; Is this the last of the Modrić-Redknapp show? It was a Crottenham reunion Sunday as all three Croatians got the start for Spurs. Luka Modrić finally made his season debut after being left off the squad for the Manchester United match last Monday due to "his head not being in the right place." Niko Kranjčar started alongside Modrić in midfield with … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *IV*
DOES DINAMO HAVE A CHANCE?
By 58 CommentsSome will say that it could have been better, others will say that it could be worse, but in the end, Dinamo Zagreb were not disappointed with the Champions League draw in Monaco on Thursday. The Croatian champions will entertain the Galácticos of Real Madrid and battle with Ajax and Lyon for the final Champions League and Europa League spot. "We are happy that we are … [Read more...] about DOES DINAMO HAVE A CHANCE?
OFFICIAL: DINAMO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BOUND!
By 174 CommentsPhoto: Igor Kralj/Pixsell DINAMO CLINCH CL GROUP STAGE SPOT Everything looked under control after ending the first half scoreless in Sweden; then it all started to unravel for Dinamo Zagreb. With the game 0-0 in the 51st minute, Šime Vrsaljko was sent off with a straight red after a silly and immature stomp on a Malmo player, who was actually trying to kick the … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: DINAMO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BOUND!
5TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 16 CommentsHere are the results for August 19-21... Hajduk Split [ 4-0 ] Zagreb Photo: Sportske Novosti Hajduk celebrate a 4-0 win over NK Zagreb Sunday night Hajduk Split held serve with their Croatian rivals and current undefeated leaders of the Prva Liga, Dinamo Zagreb, with a 4-0 win over NK Zagreb Sunday night from Poljud. Hajduk hit the … [Read more...] about 5TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
BORUT ŠIPS TALKS DINAMO ZAGREB
By 10 CommentsBORUT ŠIPS W/ BRANIMIR KVARTUČ FROM ZAGREB Borut Šips is the Tportal reporter who got under Dinamo Zagreb general manager Zdravko Mamić's skin back in December of 2010. All Šips asked Mamić was "if there was a conflict of interest with his son being an agent for the club while his father (Zdravko Mamić) ran daily operations." Mamić immediately blew up in front of the … [Read more...] about BORUT ŠIPS TALKS DINAMO ZAGREB
WILL CHELSEA BITE ON MODRIĆ?
By 11 CommentsGUARDIAN/MODRIĆ WAITING PATIENTLY FOR THE WORD The Tottenham-Chelsea chess match for Luka Modrić is nearing its final moves. After a Chelsea bid of £27 million was rejected by Tottenham at the end of July, Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck stated that the Croatian midfielder would no longer be pursued by the club. With the ball back in Tottenham's court, Soccernet has reported … [Read more...] about WILL CHELSEA BITE ON MODRIĆ?
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *II*
By 20 CommentsUkraine Kalinić scores in Dnipro debut, sees red Nikola Kalinić made his Dnipro debut in dramatic fashion Saturday as he came off the bench against Shakhtar Donetsk in the 59' with his side already down 3-0. Kalinić quickly picked up a yellow card in the 69' before heading home Dnipro's loan goal of the game in the 81st off a set piece. Two minutes later, … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *II*