SOCCER Tottenham's bid for youngsters Tin Jedvaj and Alan Halilović fell through, with AS Roma sweeping up Jedvaj for a €5m fee. Halilović is expected to stay at Dinamo for another season. More here: Halilović deal off, Jedvaj to Roma Genoa has confirmed their signing of Croatian defender Šime Vrsajlko for an undisclosed fee. Šime will look to get … [Read more...] about Croatian Around Europe: Summer Edition V
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HNL Is Back! Week 1 Report
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Results for July 12-14, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 3 - 1 NK OSIJEK Dinamo Zagreb have started the new season right where they left off. The Croatian Champions are coming off of their eighth consecutive league title, and took care of the opening game of the season at Maksimir against NK Osijek with a score of 3-1. El Arbi Hillel Soudani made his HNL … [Read more...] about HNL Is Back! Week 1 Report
2nd qualifying round fixtures set
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We already knew who Dinamo Zagreb was going to face in the Champions League second qualifying round; being given a dream draw against Luxembourg champions CS Fola Esch. But Croatia's other three teams discovered their Europa League roads on Thursday. Croatian Cup winners Hajduk Split will face Macedonian side FK Turnovo to open up their Europa League season. … [Read more...] about 2nd qualifying round fixtures set
Halilović deal off, Jedvaj to Roma
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Just over a week ago, media in Croatia had reported an impending deal for 20M Euro from Tottenham for Alen Halilović and Tin Jedvaj. Early this morning, news came out of Italy stating that Jedvaj was completing a physical for Roma. With the news many turned to Tottenham to see what they were going to offer Halilović. Soon after the Jedvaj news, reports also came out the the … [Read more...] about Halilović deal off, Jedvaj to Roma
Croatians Around Europe- Summer Edition IV
By 15 CommentsTENNIS Ivan Dodig reached his first Grand Slam final this weekend, falling in the men's doubles final to the Bryan Brothers. Read more here: Dodig/Melo fall to Bryan Bros. in Wimbledon doubles final Ana Konjuh reached the semifinals of the Juniors tournament at Wimbledon before falling in three sets to American Taylor Townsend. Ana played the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe- Summer Edition IV
Dinamo Defeats Hajduk, Clinches Super Cup
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Current Croatian champions, Dinamo Zagreb and Croatian Cup champions Hajduk Split entered Maksimir in hopes of adding some new silverware to their already extensive collection of trophies. Saturday marked the annual Super Cup competition where the two champions face each other to determine who is the stronger side. Dinamo was determined to win another trophy after a … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeats Hajduk, Clinches Super Cup
Croatia lose minimal ground in FIFA rankings
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After a disastrous June that saw #4 ranked Croatia lose 1-0 to Scotland in a World Cup qualifier and then lose 1-0 again a few days later to Portugal in a friendly, the Vatreni have only fallen down to #8 in the July edition of the FIFA world rankings. Confederations Cup winners Brazil move into the 9 spot while Croatia's group A counterparts in UEFA qualifying, Belgium, round … [Read more...] about Croatia lose minimal ground in FIFA rankings
Mladi Vatreni bow out of World Cup after 2 late Chilean goals
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Croatia could not find a goal against Chile and surrendered twice in the last 10 minutes, one being an own goal, to bow out of the 2013 U20 World Cup in the Round of 16 after a 2-0 loss Wednesday night. A win would have seen Croatia play a gritty Ghana team in the quarterfinal round, after they surprised Portugal, beating them 3-2. The chances were there for the mladi … [Read more...] about Mladi Vatreni bow out of World Cup after 2 late Chilean goals
Tuesday Night Funnies XXIII: Will the real ‘Super Mario’ please stand up?
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Bayern Munich are coming off a historic season which saw them win the European 'treble': Champions League, Bundesliga and DFB Pokal titles. But with former FC Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola now at the helm, more changes are happening at the club than ever before. It has been announced that Frenchman Franck Ribery will be moving from his natural winger position to a … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies XXIII: Will the real ‘Super Mario’ please stand up?
