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Kranjcar in race to make finals [Apr 21, 2012] Euro 2012Croatia midfielder Niko Kranjcar is in danger of missing the Euro 2012 finals after it was confirmed he will miss the rest of the English Premier League season with a knee injury. [via YahooNews] More >>

Pardew fancies Dinamo Zagreb ace [Nov 22, 2011] Newcastle United Football Club are running the rule over Sammir. The Brazilian midfielder is plying his trade in Croatia with Dinamo Zagreb, having initially impressed during a loan spell at the club in 2006-07. [via YahooNews] More >>

ZAGREB, Croatia -- Holding a 3-0 lead going into the second leg of their European Championship playoff against Turkey ... [Nov 14, 2011] Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric said his team has to remain focused to avoid letting its spot at next year's tournament in Poland and Ukraine slip away. [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 >>

Kaka absent from training session ahead of Real Madrid's clash with Dinamo Zagreb [Sep 13, 2011] Real Madrid midfielder Kaka was absent from his side's last training session before they fly out to Croatia to face Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Wednesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Luka's staying! Croatia team-mate Klasnic reveals Modric expects to stay at Spurs [Aug 31, 2011] Luka Modric appears to be coming to terms with the fact he may have to stay at Spurs, according to the midfielder?s international team-mate Ivan Klasnic. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia wash hands of unruly Pranjic [Aug 14, 2011] Croatian midfielder Danijel Pranjic has been dropped from Croatia's national team over his behaviour towards coaches, the Croatian daily Vecernji List reported Friday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia wash hands of unruly Pranjic [Aug 12, 2011] Croatian midfielder Danijel Pranjic has been dropped from Croatia's national team over his behaviour towards coaches, the Croatian daily Vecernji List reported Friday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia boss hails Modric focus [Aug 12, 2011] Slaven Bilic believes Luka Modric is coping well with the uncertainty surrounding his future after performing well for Croatia in midweek. Chelsea have been trying to sign Modric from Tottenham this summer and the midfielder has set his heart on a switch to Stamford Bridge. [via YahooNews] More >>

Jurcic appointed Dinamo Zagreb coach [May 26, 2011] Dinamo Zagreb have renamed former Croatian international midfielder Krunoslav Jurcic as their coach, just a day after the club wrapped up the domestic double title. [via YahooNews] More >>

Leko returns to Dinamo Zagreb [May 25, 2011] Croatian midfielder Jerko Leko has signed a two-year deal with Dinamo Zagreb, the club where he started his career over ten years ago. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia star injured in car crash [May 25, 2011] Croatia midfielder Drago Gabric is seriously injured in a car accident near Split, according to reports in the country. [via YahooNews] More >>

Gabric seriously injured in car crash [May 24, 2011] Croatian international and on loan Ankaragucu midfielder Drago Gabric has been seriously injured in a car crash in Croatia, with the 24-year-old currently in intensive car and in a deep coma. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia star injured in car crash [May 24, 2011] Croatia midfielder Drago Gabric is seriously injured in a car accident near Split, according to reports in the country. [via YahooNews] More >>

World Football - Croatia's Gabric injured in car crash [May 24, 2011] Croatia midfielder Drago Gabric has suffered severe injuries in a car accident near his hometown of Split, according to state radio reports. [via YahooNews] More >>

Croatia midfielder Gabric severely injured in car crash - report [May 24, 2011] ZAGREB (Reuters) - Croatia midfielder Drago Gabric suffered severe injuries in a car accident near his hometown of Split, state radio reported on Tuesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Cabaye replaces injured Diaby in France squad [Mar 18, 2011] Lille midfielder Yohan Cabaye has been called up to the France squad to face Luxembourg in a Euro 2012 qualifier and Croatia in a friendly after Abou Diaby pulled out injured, the French federation (FFF) said on Friday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Chelsea, Arsenal must move quickly for Dinamo Zagreb prospect Sime Vrsaljko [Feb 24, 2011] Arsenal Dinamo Zagreb Manchester City Chelsea Premier League clubs must act quickly if they're not to miss out on Dinamo Zagreb prospect Sime Vrsaljko. Manchester City , Arsenal and Chelsea were all linked with the exciting 18 year-old midfielder during the January market. But Kicker says Bayer Leverkusen have made a formal approach to Dinamo to open negotiations for Vrsaljko. Croatian sources ... [via YahooNews] More >>