Well, European qualifying was an absolute disaster for every Croatian club across the board. At the beginning of qualifying one month ago, it was safe to say Dinamo would land a Champions League or Europa League spot, at worst, and one of either Hajduk, Rijeka, or Osijek would earn a berth into the Conference League group stage. Instead, it will only be Dinamo Zagreb … [Read more...] about Dinamo Lone Croatian Club To Survive Disastrous European Qualifying
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Vidović On Loan To Dinamo: Can He Make A Difference?
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Written by: Andrew R It's no secret that Dinamo Zagreb have been in "sale mode" all summer long: Šutalo, Livaković, Ivanušec all gone. With money coming in and talent heading out, the million dollar question on everyone's mind is: just how will Dinamo allocate their new resources? Dinamo have opted to pocket their new found riches and take the loan approach; bringing in 19 … [Read more...] about Vidović On Loan To Dinamo: Can He Make A Difference?
HNL Week 6: Dinamo Return With A Bang! Hajduk Still Perfect
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Written By: Andrew R For the first time since Week 2, we had a full 5-match weekend of HNL action, with Dinamo returning against top-4 competitor Rijeka. With all HNL clubs in action, the table is shaping up nicely to who with be a contender versus pretender this campaign. Hajduk Split is still "top dog" in Croatia with a perfect record. Dinamo vs Rijeka (2-1) Dinamo … [Read more...] about HNL Week 6: Dinamo Return With A Bang! Hajduk Still Perfect
Croatians Around Europe 2: Krama Nets Winner, Frigan On The Board In Belgium, Musa Scores, Rakitić Wunder-gol Taken Back
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Andrej Kramarić earned MOTM honors Saturday (8.7 rating from FOTMOB) in Hoffenheim's 3-2 victory over newly promoted Bundesliga club, Heidenheim. Krama played the full 90 minutes and scored the winner from the penalty spot in the 90th minute to earn Hoffenheim three points; chipping the ball cooly right down the middle of frame. Krama is now five Bundesliga goals away from … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 2: Krama Nets Winner, Frigan On The Board In Belgium, Musa Scores, Rakitić Wunder-gol Taken Back
Dinamo Defeat Sparta 3-1 In Ivanušec Farewell Match, Rijeka Fall 2-1 To Lille
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In Luka Ivanušec's last match in a Dinamo Zagreb shirt, the Modri came back from a 1-0 deficit against Czech champions, Sparta Prague, to rattle off three unanswered goals in a 3-1 1st leg victory. Goals from Špikić, Perić and the man of the hour, Ivanušec, will give Dinamo a comfortable lead going into the 2nd leg next week. They are now 90 minutes away from the Europa League … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Sparta 3-1 In Ivanušec Farewell Match, Rijeka Fall 2-1 To Lille
Bišćan Sacked! Dinamo Appoints Rijeka’s Jakirović As New Manager
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Dinamo's unfortunate crash out of Champions League qualifying was the final straw for former Croatia U21 manager Igor Bišćan with Dinamo. The 45 year-old was immediately replaced by Rijeka's Sergej Jakirović, who achieved previous successes with Gorica, and most notably, completely revolutionizing last season's bottom-table Rijeka into a legitimate title contending team. … [Read more...] about Bišćan Sacked! Dinamo Appoints Rijeka’s Jakirović As New Manager
Dalić Leaves Livaja, Beljo Off September EURO Qualifying Squad
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Croatia play two EURO 2024 qualifiers in September. They host Latvia in Rijeka on the 8th before heading to Armenia on the 11th. The usual suspects will be taking part, which includes captain Luka Modrić. However, it's Croatia's strike force that is riddled with questions. Hajduk Split's, Marko Livaja, has once again been left off the squad. It seems he is still in the "dog … [Read more...] about Dalić Leaves Livaja, Beljo Off September EURO Qualifying Squad
HNL Round 5: Hajduk Stays Perfect, Osijek & Rijeka Chase
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Written by: Andrew R With European play in the rearview mirror for most HNL clubs, the domestic schedule is starting to return to a sense of normalcy. 8/10 teams played this weekend with Dinamo vs. Varaždin being rescheduled due to Dinamo’s Champions League qualifying match with AEK. Marko Livaja showed us all why he truly is one of the most lethal players in the HNL. … [Read more...] about HNL Round 5: Hajduk Stays Perfect, Osijek & Rijeka Chase
Croatians Around Europe 1: Gvardiol Shines, Perišić Helps Spurs Beat United
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Joško Gvardiol is fitting in quite nicely ay Manchester City in the young season. Gvardiol played all 90 minutes in City's 1-0 win over Newcastle United Saturday and received an 8/10 grade from Goal.com. "A highly impressive debut. Made the most of his strength and size to shackle Alexander Isak and Miguel Almiron without over-committing himself and made a vital block to … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 1: Gvardiol Shines, Perišić Helps Spurs Beat United
