Dinamo 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???
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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
CROATIA JUMPS SOUTH AMERICANS
By 1 CommentFIFA released its world rankings for the month of August today, and to my surprise, Croatia is now ranked 5th! They have jumped South American powerhouses Brazil and Argentina who respectfully fell to 6th and 7th. But I don't want you to think that my head's getting big. FIFA rankings are like a good looking married woman; they're fun to look at but there's not much you … [Read more...] about CROATIA JUMPS SOUTH AMERICANS
DINAMO OFF TO FACE SHAKHTAR
By Leave a CommentDomžale needed a miraculous win in Zagreb Wednesday night if they were going to keep their Champion's League campaign alive. Well, they didn't quite make it. Dinamo easily took care of the Slovenian side, 3-2, and wins the two-legged series 6-2 on aggregate. Goals by captain Igor Bišćan (17'), former Hajduk star Mirko Hrgović (50') and Dino Drpić (83') were enough for the one … [Read more...] about DINAMO OFF TO FACE SHAKHTAR
EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR EDUARDO???
By 3 CommentsSoccernet.com has just reported that Eduardo can be back in action as soon as Christmas, if not before. He has returned to London to continue his rehab after a summer long stint in his native country of Brazil. Eduardo has said that the hardest part of the whole incident is now behind him and that can only mean good things for Croatian and Gunner fans alike. There is finally … [Read more...] about EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR EDUARDO???
UEFA SCHEDULE RELEASED
By Leave a CommentUEFA has has released the schedule for the Champion's League 3rd qualifying round games as well as the Uefa Cup 2nd qualifying round matches. Hajduk Split has been paired up with Deportivo, who last year finished 9th in the Spanish La Liga. Slaven Belupo will match wits with Aris Thessaloniki of the Greek Super League. Aris finished 4th last year in their respected league. Both … [Read more...] about UEFA SCHEDULE RELEASED
LUKA MODRIĆ: FIRST LOOK
By Leave a CommentNew Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, Luka Modrić, made his debut with the club on Wednesday in a friendly vs. Leyton Orient. Tottenham won the game 5-1 and Modrić got off to a quick start with his new London club netting his first goal in the 52nd minute. The goal can be found in the video found on this Index.hr page. … [Read more...] about LUKA MODRIĆ: FIRST LOOK
