DINAMO CRUISES INTO NEXT ROUND

For the second consecutive season, Dinamo Zagreb will face off against Domžale (Slovenia) in the UEFA Champion's League 2nd qualifying round. Last year Dinamo easily dismissed the Slovenian champs 5-2 on aggregate. This year, they will of course be without phenom midfielder, Luka Modrić.

Dinamo secured a spot in the 2nd qualifying round by holding Linfield to a 1-1 draw in Zagreb on Wednesday. This was enough for the Croatian club to get through on aggregate because of the 2-0 win they posted in Northern Ireland last week.

Croatian international, Marijo Mandžukić, opened the scoring before the seats even got warm at Maksimir Stadium with a goal in the 3rd minute. The goal just about sealed Dinamo's entry into the next round- but not without a fight. With hope looking bleak for Linfield, they managed a goal in the 54' by midfielder Michael Gault. That's all Linfield could muster as they have been eliminated and sent home on a sour note.

The dates have not yet been announced for next round tie with Domzale, but we can expect them to play on July 30th in Slovenia.

Stay tuned for more news on upcoming matches which include Hajduk and Slaven Belupo in UEFA Cup action.

ZVONIMIR SOLDO AT DINAMO FOR 4 YEARS?

Croatian Newspaper, Slobodna Dalmacija, reported today that Dinamo sports director, Zoran Mamić, has offered Zvonimir Soldo a two year contract with an option for 2 more years.

Zvonimir Soldo is expected to sign within the next few days.

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MANCHESTER CITY WANTS MANDŽUKIĆ IN JANUARY

Manchester City have their eyes on 21 year old Dinamo Zagreb striker Mario Mandžukić. The English Observer writes, "Mandžukić is City's number one target according to Sven Goran Eriksson and president Thaksin Shinawatre." Dinamo and City are in talks with a possible deal coming as early as Tuesday morning in London.

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