WRITTEN 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
Archives for August 2010
6TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 5 CommentsHere are the results for Aug. 27-29... RNK Split [ 1-1 ] Hajduk Split Photo: Joško Ponos; Torcida shows up to Hajduk training session on Saturday Hajduk opened up the scoring in the 13th minute after Anas Sharbini broke free down the left side, finding Vukušić with the cross. Split would equalize in the 67th minute after a Bučan corner found … [Read more...] about 6TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
CROATIA-USA: 18 YEARS LATER
By 9 CommentsWRITTEN BY DENNIS FISTONIĆ The Croatia Men's National Basketball team will play their first group game of the FIBA World Championships against the mighty USA on Saturday in Turkey. Croatia is listed as heavy underdogs as they currently have no players in the NBA. However, it does gives us Hrvati a chance to remember the team from the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona who … [Read more...] about CROATIA-USA: 18 YEARS LATER
HAJDUK, DINAMO RECEIVE FAVORABLE EUROPA DRAW
By 25 CommentsHAJDUK IS READY TO PARTY AFTER THE DRAW, BUT WILL THEY FEEL THE SAME IN DECEMBER?Both Hajduk Split and Dinamo Zagreb dodged bullets at the Europa League group stage draw Friday afternoon in Monaco; missing being drawn against any European elites. Both Croatian clubs will make trips to Belgium and Greece this year as Dinamo plays Villareal, PAOK and Ivan Perišić' Club Brugge, … [Read more...] about HAJDUK, DINAMO RECEIVE FAVORABLE EUROPA DRAW
DINAMO, HAJDUK THROUGH TO EUROPA
By 18 CommentsDINAMO WIN 2-1 WITH TWO PK'S FROM SAMMIR After winning the first leg 2-0 in Hungary, Dinamo defeated Gyor 2-1 at Maksimir Thursday night with two penalties by Sammir after going down 1-0 early. With the win, Dinamo Zagreb are placed in Pot 3 for the Europa League group stage draw which takes place at 7AM (Eastern) live on UEFA.com. Dinamo will not be the favorite to get out … [Read more...] about DINAMO, HAJDUK THROUGH TO EUROPA
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUPS ANNOUNCED
By 22 Comments2010 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUPSTottenham face off against the current European champions while Eduardo returns to the Emirates for the first time as Shakhtar face Arsenal. Bayern Munich have an easy route to the knockout round while Rakitić and Lovren face each other. Should be another great Champions League, especially with so many Croatians involved. CROUCHIE BAGS A … [Read more...] about CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GROUPS ANNOUNCED
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
By 2 CommentsENOUGH!Dinamo Zagreb's relentless supporters, the BBB, have added another chapter in their pursuit to make general manager Zdravko Mamić quit his position at the club. Net.hr has reported that the BBB will once again boycott Dinamo's Europa League match at Maksimir this Thursday against Gyor in their fight to bring honor back to the club. Mamić is a Croatian entrepreneur, … [Read more...] about ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *III*
By 7 CommentsGermany MANDŽUKIĆ VS. RIBERY Mario Mandžukić made his German debut on Friday night as his new Wolfsburg club opened up the German Bundesliga season in Bavaria against reigning champions Bayern Munich. Mandza had a fantastic match, getting the start and popping three shots on goal; one of them hitting the right post. He was subbed out in the 88'. It seems the … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *III*
5TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 4 CommentsHere are the results for Aug. 20-22... Hajduk Split [ 4-1 ] NK Zadar Hajduk reclaimed top spot in the Prva Liga Sunday, overcoming another slow start, en route to a 4-1 win over 12th place Zadar. Reminiscent of their mid-week Europa League playoff win against Romania’s Unirea Urzicini, the hosts again spotted their guests a 1-0 lead as Toni Pezo put Zadar in … [Read more...] about 5TH ROUND HNL RESULTS