Crvena Zvezda thumps Mačva 5-0 to launch Serbian SuperLiga campaign
Crvena Zvezda opened the Serbian SuperLiga season with a 5‑0 victory over Mačva, scoring in the first eight minutes and adding two late goals. Coach Dejan Stanković praised the team's performance and highlighted the need to maintain pressure throughout the season.
Dinamo Zagreb prepared for its Champions League second‑leg qualifier against Swiss side Thun, confirming the match for 21 July and discussing possible starting‑line‑up dilemmas, including the status of a player already sold abroad. Midfielder Josip Mišić spoke about the squad’s readiness and his personal ambition to earn a call‑up to the Croatian national team.
Polish club Widzew Łódź confirmed the loan of Ghanaian winger Osman Bukari to Serbian powerhouse Red Star Belgrade after a costly €5.5 million transfer failed to meet expectations. Director Artur Płatek explained that Bukari requested the move due to limited playing time.
Other regional news included Železničar’s 2‑1 win over Radnički Niš in the Serbian SuperLiga, Maroje Kostopeč signing a three‑year contract with HNK Rijeka, and Peruvian midfielder Serhio Penja joining OFK Beograd as a free agent.
These developments reflect a busy preseason across the Balkans, with clubs finalising squads and targeting early successes in domestic and European competitions.