Reports around Europe are swirling that Hajduk's Nikola Kalinić will be the newest striker for Premier League club Portsmouth. The two sides are set to meet Friday to discuss terms. Rumors in Croatia have a proposed transfer for Kalinić at €8 million. We'll know tomorrow for sure. Kalinić and Kranjčar together at Fratton Prak. I'll like it only if Kalinić can prove his … [Read more...] about PORTSMOUTH AND KALINIĆ TO TALK
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SLAVEN BELUPO, RIJEKA THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND
By 2 CommentsRIJEKA CELEBRATE THEIR VICTORY OVER DIFFERDANGE Slaven Belupo and NK Rijeka will join Hajduk Split in the Europa League third qualifying round. Rijeka avenged a 1-0 first leg loss to Luxembourg club Differdange with an easy 3-0 win at the Kantrida Stadium Thursday night. Rijkea got goals from Tarik Cerić(20'), Anas Sharbini(24') and Ahmad Sharbini(64'). Although … [Read more...] about SLAVEN BELUPO, RIJEKA THROUGH TO NEXT ROUND
DINAMO DEFEATS PYUNIK 3-0
By 32 CommentsDinamo Zagreb did what they had to do. It wasn't pretty but they managed to move onto the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round after beating Armenian champions Pyunik 3-0 Tuesday night in Zagreb. Dinamo will now face Red Bull Salzburg in the next qualifying round. The first leg should take place either July 28th or 29th in Austria. With Salzburg only a two hour train … [Read more...] about DINAMO DEFEATS PYUNIK 3-0
RAKITIĆ INJURED IN OLIĆ’S BAYERN DEBUT
By 11 CommentsCroatian midfielder Ivan Rakitić had to be helped off the field Sunday in Schalke's third place game against Ivica Olić and new team Bayern Munich in the 2009 T-Home Cup. Hamburg and Stuttgart also participated in the German pre-season tournament. Rakitić hurt his right ankle five minutes into the match and could only hop off the field with the assistance of trainers. … [Read more...] about RAKITIĆ INJURED IN OLIĆ’S BAYERN DEBUT
TO BAN OR NOT TO BAN…
By 9 CommentsNow that construction has resumed on numerous South African stadiums after a short one week labor strike, the 2010 World Cup should go on as originally planned. With the debut of the world's largest sporting event on African soil also comes the inception of some of Africa's cultures and traditions- in this case the Vuvuzela. Some football commentators, players and … [Read more...] about TO BAN OR NOT TO BAN…
UEFA THIRD ROUND SET
By 3 CommentsThe third qualifying rounds for Champions League and Europa League have now been set. Let's start with the Champions League. Should Dinamo Zagreb squeak by a pesky Pyunik side on July 21st, they would then face Austrian champs Red Bull Salzburg or Irish champions Bohemians. The first leg ended 1-1 in Austria. With Austria so close to Croatia, we know that hundreds of … [Read more...] about UEFA THIRD ROUND SET
SLAVEN BELUPO PLAYS TRICK, RIJEKA LOSE
By 19 CommentsHAT 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
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?
