The 25 years of Bari

Datum 29. maj 1991. godine vam verovatno neće previše značiti, osim ako niste ljubitelj fudbala, posebno na Balkanu. Na današnji dan pre 25 godina Crvena zvezda je dosegla trofej o kojem svi evropski klubovi sanjaju – Ligu šampiona. Tadašnji šampionski Kup, promenio je ime ali ne i značaj karakterističnog ušatog trofeja, za kojim se čezne.

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Mister. Photo: UEFA

May 29th of 1991. won’t mean much to you, unless you are a sports fanatic, particularly from the Balkans. On this day, 25 years ago Belgrade’s Crvena zvezda (Red Star) has reached the trophy every European team dreams of, the Champions League. The Cup, as it was referred to back then, has changed its name, but not its importance.

Izabranici Dejana Radonjića savladali su Mega Leks u svojevrsnom savremenom klasiku domaćih takmičenja rezultatom 77:66. Za vikend se u Sremskoj Mitrovici igra i druga utakmica polufinalnog dvomeča KLS, kojom će biti određeni finalni parovi.

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Jose Mourinho has officially been confirmed as the new manager of Manchester United. After a very unglamorous goodbye to Louis Van Gaal, the controversial Portuguese will take over United’s bench. 

The details of the contract are yet to be known, while the fans reactions are divided.

Proteklog vikenda odigrano je svih osam predviđenih utakmica 37. kola Jelen superlige. Tokom poslednjeg kola u sezoni 2015/2016, crveno-beli su imali upriličeno šampionsko slavlje, dok su zvanično poznati i timovi koji naredne sezone neće igrati u najvišem rangu takmičenja. 

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U hladnoj majskoj večeri na stadionu Partizana odigran je meč “Asovi za decu”. Prijateljska utakmica dobrotvornog karaktera, bila je namenjena skupljanju novca za izgradnju dečjeg odeljenja za onkologiju u Nišu. Lepa atmosfera na terenu i mnoštvo golova, donekle su bili umanjeni slabijim odzivom publike. Fudbaleri, s druge strane, su prikazali da klasa zaista jeste večna.

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Foto: MN Press

Louis Van Gaal is no longer the manager of Manchester United. After a regrettable season, many misjudgements and a failed transfer list, the controversial Dutchman will not form part of the Red Devils in seasons to come.

This news comes as a relief to millions of fans worldwide, who have been campaigning against Van Gaal on social media for months. He will most likely be replaced by another controversial coach, also fired from his previous club. – Jose Mourinho.

Red Star celebrates their 27th title (photo, video)

Crveno-beli su odigrali i svoju poslednju utakmicu u domaćem prvenstvu. Novi šampioni Superlige, oprostili su se od tekuće sezone pobedom nad niškim Radničkim od 2:0.  Na poluvremenu pozdravljeni i košarkaši. Slavlje, preseljeno sa stadiona, nastavljeno je do duboko u noć.

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A true celebration was made after Red Star lifting their 27 National Championship trophy. Over 40 thousand fans later meandered the streets of the Serbian capital to show off their happiness and pyro.

Proteklog vikenda odigrano je svih osam predviđenih utakmica 36. kola Superlige,  odnosno 6. kola plej-ofa i plej-auta. Takođe, danas je odigrana i jedina preostala utakmica 32. kola, između Borca i Zvezde koja je odložena zbog tragedije u Čačku.

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U nadi da se mladi životi više neće gubiti zbog sporta. Foto: FK Crvena zvezda

Ognjen Ožegović’s overhead chosen as goal of the season

Despite not playing in the Serbian JSL anymore, the amazing overhead kick by Ognjen Ožegović during his time in Vojvodina is very well remembered. His goal versus Javor was chosen today as the best of the season 2015/2016.

Iako više ne igra u Jelen superligi, akrobacije Ognjena Ožegovića se itekako pamte. Mladi Ožegović je u jesenjem toku prvenstva postigao spektakularan gol protiv ivanjičkog Javora. U maniru Runija, Mesija i Ronaldinja, Ožegović je “makazicama” poentirao za pobedu tadašnjeg kluba Vojvodine. Ovaj gol je danas izabran za najlepši u prvenstvu, apsolutnom većinom.

В конце,победа ЦСКА!

The Russian team was finally able to overcome their bad luck in the finals, thanks to a  101:96 win over Fenerbahce. Their first Euroleague since the year 2008. and seventh in the club’s history. Coach Itoudis who became the owner of his first Euroleague trophy, was thrown in the air by the ecstatic players and staff, as they were all able to take a sigh of relief.

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Photo: Euroleague

Первая победа в финалах для ЦСКА после семь долгих год. Феноменальный результат и для Дмитриса Итудиса, держательа свое первые титуле Евролиге. Теодосич, де Коло и Хряапа, бесспорный герой вечере. Разница от 21 очков, исчезла пока конца основного времени матча (83:83), когда Армейцы вставали с инициативой “Кэпа”. В конце концов, 101:96.