After Inter let Kovacic go, there were rumors of another Croatian joining the midfield ranks at Inter. When Inter ended up signing Jovetic, it looked like Perisic would be staying. Luckily, Inter decided to pull the trigger and sign the 26 year old Croatian for 5 years at 14.6 million Euros. This is an interesting move for Perisic. Since his inclusion, Wolfsburg have … [Read more...] about Inter Sign Perisic to 5 Year Deal
Archives for August 2015
Croatians Around Europe *III*
By 120 CommentsEngland West Ham ended one of the longest winless streaks in EPL history with their first victory at Anfield in 52 years as Liverpool struck out 3-0 on Saturday. Former Dinamo Zagreb defender, Dejan Lovren, started the season strong but was up to his usual tricks by losing the ball as the last defender which resulted in West Ham's second goal. Dejan started as … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *III*
GROUP F: Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Olympiacos, and Dinamo Zagreb
By 157 CommentsDinamo falls into a tough group featuring five-time European champions, Bayern Munich; winners of 13 English titles, Arsenal FC; and current Greek champions, FC Olympiacos. Dinamo faced Arsenal in the 2006 Champions League campaign and fought for a respectable 2-1 loss in London but ultimately allowed Arsenal to score five total goals in both legs against the London … [Read more...] about GROUP F: Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Olympiacos, and Dinamo Zagreb
Champions League Bound
By 117 CommentsThe date is set. Dinamo Zagreb will be entered into the group stage draw for the Champions League on Thursday, Aug. 27 after beating Albania’s KF Skenderbeu Korce 4-1 today (6-2 agg). Dinamo went into today’s match with high expectations after beating the Albanian side away last week 2-1 with a last-minute stunner by Josip Pivarić. The Modri were expected to … [Read more...] about Champions League Bound
HNL Week 7
By 15 CommentsNK Istra 1961 and Dinamo Zagreb put on what was one of the most entertaining matches the HNL has seen in recent times. 4,000 people enjoyed the spectacle at Aldo Drosina as Istra and Dinamo played to a 1-1 draw that kept fans on the edge of their seat. Vanja Iveša will become a household name throughout Pula - that is if he already isn’t one - as the 38-year-old … [Read more...] about HNL Week 7
Halilovic to Sporting Gijon
By 35 CommentsWe can stop wondering where Alen Halilovic will end up this season. After a lot of speculation with moves to several clubs across Europe, Barcelona announced that Alen Halilovic will join newly promoted La Liga side Sporting Gijon on a 1 year loan. Even though Halilovic didn't exceed expectations by securing a spot on Barcelona's first team, the loan bodes well for his … [Read more...] about Halilovic to Sporting Gijon
90 Minutes to Glory
By 107 CommentsDinamo Zagreb is only 90 minutes away from entering the most prestigious sports tournament in the world. A last minute goal put Dinamo over Albanian side Skenderbeu Korce with a score of 2-1 in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff round. Josip Pivarić was the hero for Dinamo with his goal in the third minute of second half stoppage time. Ante … [Read more...] about 90 Minutes to Glory
HNL Week 6 – Inter’s First Win
By 168 CommentsDinamo Zagreb as re established itself on top of the table after beating RNK Split 3-0 on Saturday at Maksimir. Until yesterday, Split reigned as the league leader but suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of the Modri. Split had a scoring chance early in the match and forced Eduardo to make a big save in the fifth minute to keep the match … [Read more...] about HNL Week 6 – Inter’s First Win
Arrivederci Inter, Ciao Madrid – Kovacic Traded
By 34 CommentsLate Sunday night, Inter agreed to sell Mateo Kovacic to Real Madrid for €35m. Liverpool had been waiting in the wings to snatch up the youngster, but they were not prepared to pay such a large fee. Robert Mancini confirmed week long suspicions when he came out Sunday and said: "We are all disappointed about Kovacic's departure. What can we do? There are rules we must … [Read more...] about Arrivederci Inter, Ciao Madrid – Kovacic Traded