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SPL: Croatia boss Slaven Bilic gives his blessing to a potential January move for Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic [Dec 22, 2011] CROATIA boss Slaven Bilic last night gave Nikica Jelavic the green light to leave Rangers next month ? but warned that Celtic will be the biggest winners. [via YahooNews] More >>

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni admits he 'wanted to avoid' Italy after also landing Spain and Croatia at ... [Dec 03, 2011] The Italian manager says his side can progress if his side show enough belief, while rival boss Slaven Bilic wants Croatia to approach the tournament with optimism [via YahooNews] More >>

Turkey and Croatia up for Istanbul tussle [Nov 10, 2011] "We are ready to give them a very hard night," said coach Guus Hiddink as Turkey host Croatia, with visiting boss Slaven Bili? promising his side will give as good as they get. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia coach Slaven Bilic: We are better than Turkey [Oct 14, 2011] Croatia boss Slaven Bilic has hailed his side's chances against Turkey in the upcoming Euro 2012 play-offs. The two teams will lock horns in a two-legged tie, which will be a re-match of their Euro 2008 quarter-final clash, which Turkey won in penalty shoot-out. [via YahooNews] More >>

Trapattoni pleased with 'fair' draw [Aug 11, 2011] Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni hailed another positive result for his team after seeing them draw 0-0 with Croatia at the Aviva Stadium. [via YahooNews] More >>

Trapattoni axes Clark from Ireland squad to face Croatia [Aug 03, 2011] Ciaran Clark is a surprise omission after Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni cut his squad down to 25 players for next week?s friendly against Croatia at the Aviva Stadium. [via YahooNews] More >>

Tottenham compete with Newcastle for Dinamo Zagreb star Milan Badelj [Feb 17, 2011] Dinamo Zagreb Harry Redknapp Newcastle United Tottenham Tottenham are eyeing Dinamo Zagreb star Milan Badelj. The 21 year-old is also interesting Newcastle United as he lights up the Croatian championship. Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is a huge fan of Croatian players and keen to explore the prospect of bringing Badelj to White Hart Lane in the summer. Zagreb officials have confirmed they've ... [via YahooNews] More >>