MARKO MARIĆ Marko Marić signed with MLS side Chicago Fire on March 2nd after a thus far average career in Europe. The 27 year-old Croatian midfielder comes to the MLS after failed stints with Greek club Skoda Xanthi and French side Lille. He began his career with hometown team NK Zagreb in 2003 where he earned 35 caps. Marić then moved to Greece in 2005 to play for Egaleo FC … [Read more...] about WINDY CITY PICKS UP 2 CROATIANS
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WHAT’S WRONG WITH KILLER?
By 12 CommentsDinamofan reporting from Bolton, UKJust back from Bolton and I have to say I was disappointed with Ivan Klasnić's whole attitude. Putting football totally aside, there was something wrong with his whole body language. He was given the start Saturday in a FA Cup clash vs. York City,but Killer had to have been either ill or was having a bad reaction to the weather because he had … [Read more...] about WHAT’S WRONG WITH KILLER?
A SPECIAL HOLIDAY GREETING FROM THE BOSS
By 64 CommentsSLAVEN BILIĆ & TEAM CSR WISH EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! … [Read more...] about A SPECIAL HOLIDAY GREETING FROM THE BOSS
THE BLUE LIONS MARCH INTO GREECE
By 16 CommentsWritten by Ante Baričević After an improbable win against a relatively depleted Villarreal team, Dinamo Zagreb will face Greek side PAOK FC today at Toumbas Stadium in Thessaloniki. Dinamo now sit atop the group after one game and could very well leave Greece with a victory and three points. Dinamo’s newest addition to the team, coach Vahid Halilhodžić—nicknamed Vaha—has … [Read more...] about THE BLUE LIONS MARCH INTO GREECE
BREAKING NEWS: MAMIĆ OUT
By 12 CommentsMAKSIMIR NO LONGER MAMIĆ' CUCKOO'S NESTCSR's Dinamo contact in Zagreb has just reported that Zdravko Mamić will be out as general manager sometime this week and that his reign at Dinamo Zagreb is officially over. This is NOT 100% confirmed and CSR is looking into all details at the moment. Keep an eye out for news to break early Monday in Croatia. We will update this post as … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: MAMIĆ OUT
CROATIAN MESSI GETS THE CALL
By 25 CommentsMateo Kovačić, a 16 year old Croatian prodigy, will be included in Dinamo Zagreb's first team according to head coach Vahid Halilhodžić. With prior interest from Inter Milan, Stuttgart, Ajax, Juventus, and Bayern Munich, Kovačić is considered Croatia's future Messi. The recruitment for Koavčić was so heated that these clubs were offering his parents money, jobs and houses just … [Read more...] about CROATIAN MESSI GETS THE CALL
CROATIA-GREECE @ MAKSIMIR
By 53 CommentsSRNA NOT FEELIN' THE FIST PUMP FROM EDUARDO After a 3-0 trumping over Latvia on Friday, the Vatreni will take on fellow Group F contenders Greece this Tuesday at Maksimir in Zagreb. The 2004 Euro champions shockingly drew at home against Georgia 1-1 this past week making them look extremely vulnerable. Croatia can set their precedence on the group with a win against Greece on … [Read more...] about CROATIA-GREECE @ MAKSIMIR
A NEW CHAPTER: CROATIA-LATVIA
By 34 CommentsBILIĆ' PROPOSED STARTING XI Croatia start their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign this Friday, as they travel to Latvia for a 2PM (Eastern) kickoff. The Vatreni will be without midfield magic man Luka Modrić as he rests a nagging groin injury. Anything less than three points from this match would be absolutely disappointing and could unravel manager Slaven Bilić' grasp on the … [Read more...] about A NEW CHAPTER: CROATIA-LATVIA
BBB TAKE FINAL STAND
By 20 CommentsWRITTEN BY ANTE BARIČEVIĆ Dinamo Zagreb’s most ardent supporters, the Bad Blue Boys, have officially announced their decision to boycott all home and away games until Zdravko Mamić, Dinamo’s executive vice president, steps down from his position. In order to get the word out to the English speaking world, Dinamo Zagreb supporters from California took it upon themselves to … [Read more...] about BBB TAKE FINAL STAND