Dinamo Zagreb Sacks Manager After Heavy Defeat

Dinamo Zagreb has mutually agreed to terminate the contract of manager Sergej Jakirovic following a historic 9-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in their Champions League opener, marking the worst loss in the tournament's history. This crushing defeat saw Harry Kane score four goals, making him the highest-scoring British player in Champions League history, while Dinamo's Bruno Petkovic and Takuya Ogiwara provided scant consolation. Jakirovic, who led the team to a league and cup double last season, had been in charge since February 2023 but faced pressure after this humiliating loss and a current third-place standing in their domestic league. Club president Velimir Zajec emphasized the need for the club to prioritize its interests and indicated that caretaker manager Sandro Perkovic will temporarily lead the team until a new coach is appointed. Dinamo is set to face Celtic in the Champions League on December 10, with the new management likely to be in place by then.