HAT 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
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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?
KRIŽANAC SCORES BEAUTY FOR ZENIT VICTORY
By 11 CommentsWhile the rest of Europe is still on summer vacation, Croatian central defender Ivica Križanac made the most of his return from a one month break in the Russian Premier League with the lone goal in Zenit's win over FC Moscow. Križanac doesn't score often, but when he does he certainly makes the highlight reel. Check out Ivica's bicycle kick goal from earlier in the … [Read more...] about KRIŽANAC SCORES BEAUTY FOR ZENIT VICTORY
KOVAČ CALLS IT A CAREER
By 32 CommentsNiko Kovač, one of Croatia's all-time legends, has finally decided to hang up his cleats after a spectacular 20-year club career. Niko went out with class Friday evening in a 0-0 friendly against Bayern Munich. Players from both squads gave Kovač big hugs after the final whistle as he then made a lap around the field to thank all the fans for their support with tears in his … [Read more...] about KOVAČ CALLS IT A CAREER
PLETIKOSA IN LIMBO, STILL NO MOVE FOR KLASNIĆ
By 14 CommentsPLETIKOSA PRAYS FOR A TRANSFER The Russian Premier League will resume its season this Saturday after a short one-month long summer break. Spartak Moscow currently sit in third place only four points behind leaders FK Rubin Kazan. Although Spartak is doing well this season, Croatian goalie Stipe Pletikosa has not been involved in any of his club's games since a 3-1 loss to … [Read more...] about PLETIKOSA IN LIMBO, STILL NO MOVE FOR KLASNIĆ
WHAT IN THE WORLD WILL DARIJO SRNA DO?
By 15 CommentsIS SRNA CONFUSED? Darijo Srna was linked with some of the biggest clubs in Europe only a few weeks ago. Rumors of the Croatian winger moving to Champions League holders Barcelona seemed to have almost become a reality. Now- nothing! So what happened? Why did the offers just stop like that so suddenly? If I had to put money on it, I would say Srna has already made his … [Read more...] about WHAT IN THE WORLD WILL DARIJO SRNA DO?
MODRIĆ, ĆORLUKA ON SPURS TRADE BLOCK?
By 45 CommentsIt is being reported at both Goal.com and Net.hr that Tottenham is willing to sell any of their players this summer except for Jonathan Woodgate, Aaron Lennon and Jermain Defoe. Of course this is just a business move by Spurs management to lure interest from other clubs across Europe, but do they really have the guts to sell Luka Modrić or Vedran Ćorluka? Should Tottenham … [Read more...] about MODRIĆ, ĆORLUKA ON SPURS TRADE BLOCK?
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