The Croatian striker, after a poor start to the season and much criticism from fans and the media, is again on the front pages of Italian papers. Named the best player of Juventus in November, Mario is a workhorse that plays both attack and defense, a sight that particularly delights Juventus fans.

Dinamo on Tuesday will play in the fifth round of the Champions League against French Lyon at Maksimir. The Croatian club has decided that, in an effort to attract fans, those who purchase a ticket for the clash with Lyon will receive a free ticket for the derby against Rijeka, reports Index.hr.

Ahead of tonight's round 4 Champions League match for Group H between Sevilla F.C. and Dinamo Zagreb, local police have confirmed the arrest of 12 BBB fans.

Croatian National Team footballer and Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitić said he would one day like to play on a team led by coach Pep Guardiola. Afterall, Guardiola is the reason Rakitić chose to wear the number 4 jersey at the Catalan club, reports Slobodna Dalmacija.

The Champions League trophy (on tour) has arrived in Zagreb via Osijek where it will spend the next two days, reports Index.hr. The trophy was brought by the legendary Manchester United player and Welsh National Team member, Ryan Giggs.

As TCN announced yesterday, Luka Modrić signed a new contract with Real Madrid which binds him to the Spanish club until 30 June, 2020. A press conference was held for the Croatian footballer this afternoon, giving the details to his contract and his relationship with Real Madrid.

Sevilla won in rainy and poorly attended Maksimir Stadium

The entire uselessness of such a Dinamo, sent into the jaws of Juventus on the home field with the coach of the reserve team, after key players were sold off days ahead of the Champions League start, was seen in this game

Dinamo started its Champions League participation with away match in Lyon

Dinamo was drawn to the group H of the UEFA Champions League