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Croatia seeking a lift as Romania await [Jan 30, 2012] Playing in their first final tournament in 11 years, hosts Croatia face Romania in their Group A opener with coach Mato Stankovi? confident his players can give the nation a sporting boost. [via YahooNews] More >>

Skorovich backs Russia to succeed [Jan 17, 2012] Russia have not taken the European futsal title since 1999 but coach Sergei Skorovich believes his team "have everything we need" to put that right in Croatia this time around. [via YahooNews] More >>

Dobovi?nik wants Slovenia backing in Zagreb [Jan 13, 2012] Slovenia have been given the toughest of groups against Spain and Ukraine but with only a short trip to Zagreb, coach Andrej Dobovi?nik is hopeful the fans' backing can help the underdogs. [via YahooNews] More >>

Lysenchuk aims for Ukraine medal [Jan 12, 2012] Coach Gennadiy Lysenchuk led Ukraine to Futsal EURO silver in 2001 and 2003 and told UEFA.com that he is determined to achieve a top-three finish again in Croatia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia hope for happy homecoming [Jan 11, 2012] Croatia will play their first final tournament game in a decade when the hosts kick off UEFA Futsal EURO 2012 this month and coach Mato Stankovi? believes his team can shine. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia's Bilic undergoes successful hip surgery [Jan 09, 2012] Croatia coach Slaven Bilic underwent successful hip surgery on Monday, a legacy of the wear and tear from his 14-year playing career, the national football federation (HNS) said. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia coach Bilic has hip surgery [Jan 09, 2012] ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) ? Doctors say Croatia coach Slaven Bilic has undergone successful hip surgery. The 43-year old former defender was operated on Monday to repair damaged cartilage that doctors say is a legacy of his 14-year playing career, which included stints at West Ham United and Everton. [via YahooNews] More >>

Cacic takes over as Dinamo Zagreb coach [Dec 23, 2011] Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb on Friday appointed Ante Cacic as their new coach nearly three weeks after Krunoslav Jurcic's sacking in the wake of a crushing 7-1 home defeat to Lyon in the Champions League. [via YahooNews] More >>

Lyon makes last 16 after 8-goal thriller in Zagreb [Dec 08, 2011] Lyon coach Remi Garde with goalkeeper Hugo Lloris celebrates victory in the Champions League group D soccer match between Dinamo Zagreb and Lyon, in Zagreb, Croatia, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia holds lead ahead of decider with Turkey [Nov 14, 2011] Holding a 3-0 lead going into the second leg of their European Championship playoff against Turkey, the biggest threat for Croatia may be a mental letdown at home on Tuesday. Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric says "we have only done half our job, we can't relax even a little bit, it could be very dangerous." Coach Slaven Bilic adds that "we all know how unpredictable football can... [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia on revenge mission [Nov 11, 2011] THE last meeting between the sides has been playing on the mind of the Croatia coach, Slaven Bilic. That was in the quarter-final of Euro 2008. Turkey, having gone behind to Ivan Klasnic?s header in the final minute of extra-time, levelled through Semih Senturk in injury-time, a goal that seemed to shatter Croatia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Turkey, Croatia meet in Euro 2008 rematch [Nov 10, 2011] Turkey and Croatia meet in the first leg of their European Championship playoff on Friday for the first time since a dramatic quarterfinal at Euro 2008. Croatia was leading 1-0 in the final minute of extra time but Turkey managed to equalize in the dying seconds and then won the match on penalties. At the time, Croatia coach Slaven Bilic was furious with the game officials for allowing the added ... [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 >>

Bilic inspired by Croatia's Euro 2008 defeat [Nov 10, 2011] ZAGREB (Reuters) - Croatia will draw inspiration from a heart-breaking quarter-final defeat by Turkey at the 2008 finals when they meet the same opponents in the first leg of their Euro 2012 playoff on Friday, coach Slaven Bilic said. [via YahooNews] More >>

PREVIEW-Soccer-Bilic inspired by Croatia's Euro 2008 defeat [Nov 10, 2011] Croatia will draw inspiration from a heart-breaking quarter-final defeat by Turkey at the 2008 finals when they meet the same opponents in the first leg of their Euro 2012 playoff on Friday, coach Slaven Bilic said. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bilic inspired by Croatia's Euro 2008 defeat [Nov 10, 2011] Croatia will draw inspiration from a heart-breaking quarter-final defeat by Turkey at the 2008 finals when they meet the same opponents in the first leg of their Euro 2012 playoff on Friday, coach Slaven Bilic said. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia in focus [Nov 07, 2011] Croatia are seeking to maintain a 100% record in play-offs for final tournaments as they take on Turkey; UEFA.com looks back on their recent achievements under coach Slaven Bili?. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia drop Klasnic for Euro 2012 playoff [Nov 02, 2011] ZAGREB (Reuters) - Croatia coach Slaven Bilic has left striker Ivan Klasnic out of his 24-man squad for the two-legged Euro 2012 playoff against Turkey on Nov. 11 and 15. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia name squad for Turkey play-off [Nov 02, 2011] Slaven Bilic has named his squad for their UEFA EURO 2012 play-off against Turkey in nine days time, with the coach saying he believes he has a squad of players with the experience to progress. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia drop Klasnic for Euro 2012 playoff [Nov 02, 2011] Croatia coach Slaven Bilic has left striker Ivan Klasnic out of his 24-man squad for the two-legged Euro 2012 playoff against Turkey on Nov. 11 and 15. [via YahooNews] More >>