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FC Thun begin Champions League quest against Dinamo Zagreb as Privitelli makes competitive debut
The Swiss title holders start their European campaign at a sold-out Visana Stadion on Tuesday evening (20:00), with new coach Gian-Luca Privitelli chasing a shock against the Croatian double winners.
- Jul 14
Former Croatia defender Dario Simic arrested in anti-corruption probe over Adriatic campsite permits
The 50-year-old former footballer, who won two Champions League titles with AC Milan, was taken into custody in Zagreb on Tuesday alongside a former tourism official and a local businessman over alleged illegal permitting for a 10-pitch campsite in Tisno.
- Jul 13
Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia head coach after 14 years, replacing Zlatko Dalic following World Cup exit
The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) confirmed the appointment on Monday, replacing Zlatko Dalic who resigned after a last-32 defeat to Portugal at the 2026 World Cup.
- Jun 30
Europe's record heatwave engulfs the east as death toll mounts and another surge looms
The most severe heatwave on record in Europe pushed into central and eastern regions on Monday, bringing all-time highs, wildfires and more than 1,300 excess deaths, with forecasters warning of another peak from July 5.
- Jun 27
Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland manager after World Cup 2026 group stage exit
Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland head coach following the team's group stage elimination from World Cup 2026, ending a seven-year tenure that brought the country back to major tournaments.
- Jun 26
Australia advances to World Cup last 16 after goalless draw with Paraguay; Turkey stuns USA in consolation win
Australia secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 with a 0-0 draw against Paraguay, while already-eliminated Turkey beat group winners USA 3-2 in a dramatic finish.
- Jun 18
Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in World Cup opener behind Luis Diaz's goal and assist
Luis Diaz scored and assisted in his World Cup debut as Colombia overcame Uzbekistan 3-1 in Group K at the Azteca Stadium, with more than 80,000 fans creating a home atmosphere for the South Americans.
- Jun 14
Four Czech tourists killed as catamaran and sailboat collide near Split, Croatia
A catamaran and a sailboat collided in the Splitska Vrata strait near Split, Croatia, on Sunday, killing four Czech citizens and sending four others to hospital.
- May 27
Polish Services Close in on Former Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, Believed to Be Hiding in the Balkans
Polish services are reportedly on the verge of capturing fugitive MP Marcin Romanowski, who is believed to be hiding in the Balkans after fleeing corruption charges related to the Justice Fund scandal.
