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Kovačević's dismissal and Leko's debut at Dinamo
7 articles · 31 October 2026 – 6 November 2026
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- Dinamo beaten by Rudeš, Kovačević's future uncertainFollowing a 1-0 defeat to Rudeš, Dinamo is preparing a decision on the dismissal of manager Marijo Kovačević; final say is expected to rest with president Zvonimir Boban.
- Kovačević leaves Dinamo bench, Leko takes charge against SunderlandFormer coach achieved 73 matches and a double, while Jerko Leko temporarily leads the team until Pol Planas's arrival is agreed.
- Dinamo dismiss Kovačević after defeat to RudešJerko Leko will temporarily lead the team against Sunderland and Varaždin.
- Dinamo mutually terminates contract with Kovačević, Leko takes temporary chargeThe former manager will receive a €180,000 severance package, while the new head coach is expected to be announced at the start of next week.
- Leko before Sunderland: Sunderland are favourites, but Dinamo have ambitionsInterim Dinamo coach Jerko Leko and captain Josip Mišić preview Thursday's 21:00 away trip to Sunderland in the fourth round of the Europa League.
- Dinamo beat Sunderland in Leko's debutStojković and Beljo scored in the first half, while Kotarski and the defence kept a clean sheet for a 2-0 win.
- Dinamo jumps to ninth in Europa League after win at SunderlandThe Zagreb club has seven points after four matches and is separated from direct qualification for the round of 16 only by goal difference.