Dinamo Zagreb manager Sergej Jakirovic has stepped down by mutual agreement following their record-breaking 9-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. The decision comes after a tumultuous week for the Croatian club, with Jakirovic’s future under scrutiny following the devastating loss.
Dinamo Zagreb and Red Star Belgrade, historic rivals from the former Yugoslavia, have secured their places in the Champions League group stage, setting the stage for a potential first meeting in 33 years. The draw for the new format league phase, which starts in September, could pit the two clubs against each other. The Champions League has undergone a significant revamp, abandoning the traditional group stage in favor of a single league standings format.
Indian footballers Jyoti Chouhan, MK Kashmina, and Kiran Pisda played key roles in helping ZNK Dinamo Zagreb secure their first-ever Croatian Women’s Football Cup title. The final against ZNK Osijek went to a penalty shootout, with Kashmina scoring the decisive spot-kick in a dramatic sudden death finish.
