Mladen Petrić will be trading in his yellow and black of Borussia Dortmund to wear the 'red shorts' of Hamburger SV (nickname: The Dinosaur). At the same time, he leaves Robert Kovač while joining fellow Euro 2008 Croatian striker, Ivica Olić in Hamburg. Petrić has scored 13 goals for Dortmund in 29 appearances since signing in 2007. He has shown his full potential while … [Read more...] about PETRIĆ NOW A ‘DINO’
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REMEMBER THE NAME…PETER HAZDOVAC!!!
By 3 CommentsGood friend of mine and fellow soccer colleague, Peter Hazdovac, has traveled across the pond to test his skills against the best Croatia has to offer. While on regular holiday this summer in Dubrovnik, where his family is from, Hazdovac was invited to attend the Kranjčar Soccer Academy in Zagreb. The 6'4" 185-pound Hazdovac impressed trainers at the academy with his … [Read more...] about REMEMBER THE NAME…PETER HAZDOVAC!!!
UEFA CUP UPDATE
By Leave a CommentSlaven Belupo managed a respectable loss in Greece to Aris Thessaloniki today. With no score at halftime, Aris finally pulled away in the 55th minute with a goal by Spaniard, Sergio Koke. Slaven is going to have to score some goals in the return match if they want to extend their UEFA Cup run. On the other side of Europe, Hajduk grinded out a 0-0 draw in Spain to Deportivo. … [Read more...] about UEFA CUP UPDATE
SRNA & COMPANY BRING DINAMO BACK DOWN TO EARTH
By 15 CommentsWell, there goes that. Dinamo Zagreb finally lost a game. Granted it was against the reigning Ukrainian champs, Dinamo just could not find the back of the net. It only took Shakhtar Donetsk 3 minutes to score their first goal. Croatian star, Darijo 'Beckham of the Balkans' Srna did what he does best and blasted a free kick from just outside the box past 20 year-old backup … [Read more...] about SRNA & COMPANY BRING DINAMO BACK DOWN TO EARTH
CAN DINAMO STAY PERFECT???
By 1 CommentDinamo Zagreb has exploded out of the gates to start the 2008-09 season. They have earned maximum points in 3 games in the Croatian Prva Liga and have an undefeated record in the first 2 rounds of Champion's League qualifying. The real test begins tomorrow when Dinamo takes on Ukrainian champs, Shakhtar Donetsk. The meeting kicks off the 3rd qualifying round for both … [Read more...] about CAN DINAMO STAY PERFECT???
CROATIAN ‘IRON MAN’ MOVING TO MONACO
By Leave a CommentCroatian international defender and yet to be crowned 'Century Man' Dario Šimić, has packed his bags and will be moving to France. The 32 year-old leaves AC Milan, where he hardly played the past few seasons, to join fellow Croatian teammates Nikola Pokrivač and Jerko Leko at Monaco. Šimić has signed a 2-year deal with his new French club. We'll see how much playing time he … [Read more...] about CROATIAN ‘IRON MAN’ MOVING TO MONACO
3RD ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 8 CommentsCroatia Sesvete [0-1]Dinamo Zagreb Cibalia Vinkovci [2-0]HNK Šibenik Inter Zaprešić [2-2] NK Rijeka NK Zadar[2-2] NK Osijek Varteks Varaždin [2-3] Slaven Belupo NK Zagreb [3-0] Hajduk Split … [Read more...] about 3RD ROUND HNL RESULTS
ĆORLUKA MOVING TO LONDON???
By 9 CommentsIt has been rumored for the past few weeks, but today it just got a bit more serious. Tottenham has been after Croatian 'iron horse' defender Vedran Ćorluka as well as Villareal's David Villa and Zenit's Andrei Arshavin, which would be the largest transfer window signings ever in the Premiership if it happened. The 'super signing' will not happen but Ćorluka might still … [Read more...] about ĆORLUKA MOVING TO LONDON???
THE STRONG GET STRONGER
By 3 CommentsSlaven Bilić has called upon Ivica Križanac for duty. Križanac is a 29 year-old defender born and raised in Split. He started his career in the Croatian Prva Liga with HNK Sibenik before moving to Slaven Belupo and Varteks. In 2005, Križanac signed with Zenit St. Petersburg of the Russian Premier League. Last season, Zenit not only won the Russian league title but defeated … [Read more...] about THE STRONG GET STRONGER
