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 ESPNsoccernet - Europe - Bosnia captain hangs up boots
SARAJEVO, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Bosnia captain Mirsad Hibic announced his retirement on Wednesday, citing disappointment at his country's failure to qualify for Euro 2004 as one of the main reasons.
Hibic won 36 international caps and led Bosnia to the brink of qualifying for their first major tournament since gaining independence in 1992.
Hibic started his professional career at his hometown club Celik Zenica and played for Croatian side Hajduk Split before moving to Spain with Sevilla.
soccernet.espn.go.com /news/story?id=288455&cc=3436   (342 words)

  
 uefa.com - Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Footballers prefer to retire when they are at their peak, but few decide to quit as early as Mirsad Hibic.
The decision was a major blow for the Bosnia-Herzegovina national team, which Hibic almost captained to the finals UEFA EURO 2004™.
Respect for Hibic is what led the player to take to the pitch for what could be the final time on Wednesday night in Bosnia-Herzegovina's 1-0 friendly win against Finland.
www.uefa.com /magazine/news/Kind=512/newsId=173387.html   (577 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: News - Hammers agree fee for Bosnian defender   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Manager Glenn Roeder watched Hibic in action in Spain last week and was sufficiently impressed to make an immediate move for the 28-year-old defender.
But Hibic will not be eligible to play in West Ham's match at Anfield.
Hibic joined Atletico Madrid last summer from Seville as the Madrid team rebuilt after relegation.
www.soccernet.com /england/news/2001/0814/20010814whufcbosnian.html   (390 words)

  
 Soccer365   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Trialists Emerson Thome and David May are to travel with the team to Germany on Monday but only one is likely to be offered a contract.
The transfer of Mikel Arteta to Atletico Madrid remains stalled and McLeish admitted he was considering accepting Bosnia defender Mirsad Hibic as a makeweight.
But the problem with Hibic is that the Rangers boss simply does not know enough about the player.
www.soccer365.com /EUROPEAN_NEWS/Scottish_News/page_111_54457.shtml   (370 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet - Europe - Atlético Madrid v Espanyol Report   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
But two goals in the last four minutes, from Mirsad Hibic and Aguilera, kept Atletico's European dream on track, and denied Espanyol what would have been an invaluable three points in the relegation battle.
Toni denied Luis Garcia on the line in the 80th minute, after Jovan Stankovic's corner had eluded everyone in the area, but he was unable to do much about Mirsad Hibic's goal five minutes later as the Serbian's side footed finish, from Stankovic's free-kick flew into the net.
With the crowd in full cry Atletico then equalised in the final minute as another Stankovic cross found Aguilera in the area, and this time the midfielder buried his header in the corner.
soccernet.espn.go.com /report?id=65461&cc=5739   (736 words)

  
 ESPN.com - SOCCER - Defending champs Zaragoza upset by third division side   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Rayo, who had been eliminated from the Cup by its neighbors the previous two seasons, gained a morale-boosting win thanks to a Pablo Sanz penalty and a double from striker Jon Perez Bolo.
Second division Atletico had central defender Jose Antonio Garcia Calvo sent off as a result of the incident that led to the Rayo penalty and was then reduced to nine men when Mirsad Hibic was dismissed late in the second half.
Atletico coach Luis Aragones was annoyed after his side failed to live up to its billing as prematch favorites.
espn.go.com /soccer/news/2001/1010/1262318.html   (528 words)

  
 uefa.com - FIFA World Cup - News & Features   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Bosnia-Herzegovina captain Mirsad Hibic ended his international career on a high as his side beat Finland 1-0, thanks to an 88th-minute strike from Zvjezdan Misimovic.
An enthusiastic crowd of 18,000 spectators applauded Hibic out, for the last time, ahead of what was a close, competitive encounter.
In a neat quirk of fate, the captain retired on the very pitch which staged his debut.
www.uefa.com /competitions/WorldCup/news/Kind=1/newsId=173388.html   (256 words)

  
 SOCCER: PASSIONS HIGH ACROSS EUROPE Rob Hughes
The team in which strikers Elvir Bolic and Elvir Baljic star and Vedin Music orchestrates a midfield alongside the imaginative young Sergej Barbarez is built on a policy of equal selection throughout the country that was split by ethnic civil war in the 1990's.
We have achieved a lot, says Mirsad Hibic, the captain.
The last, most difficult, is ahead, and it leads to football history not only for the team but for the nation.
www.ttc.org /cgi-binloc/searchTTC.cgi?displayZop+13931   (1130 words)

  
 The Voyageurs: Canadian Soccer Supporters - Bosnians await shot at history
This has fuelled the optimism around the country, but, whatever the result, Sliškovic and his squad have achieved hero-status.
"Denmark are a very strong team," added Hibic, "and the fact that we beat them before [2-0 in Copenhagen in April] does not mean very much.
They know us very well," Hibic, who turns 30 on Saturday, added.
www.canadian-soccer.com /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1402   (1263 words)

  
 Helsinki Times
ZENICA, Bosnia, April 28 (Reuters) - Bosnia gave their departing captain Mirsad Hibic the perfect send-off with a 1-0 victory over Finland in a friendly on...
ZENICA, Bosnia, April 28 (Reuters) - Bosnia gave their departing captain Mirsad Hibica the perfect send-off with a 1-0 victory over Finland in a friendly on Wednesday.
An April report on human rights conditions in Turkmenistan suggests the international community can exert pressure on Ashgabat to ease up on its totalitarian practices by playing on the country’s &qu...
archive.wn.com /2004/04/29/1400/helsinkitimes   (655 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | WEST HAM UTD  | Hammers' Hibic blow
Atletico Madrid defender Mirsad Hibic's proposed move to West Ham has collapsed, according to club's website.
The Bosnian international was set to join the Hammers after a £2m deal was agreed.
But a change in terms by the player's agent has effectively forced the London club to pull out of the deal.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/low/football/teams/w/west_ham_utd/1490433.stm   (193 words)

  
 The Telegraph - Calcutta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Goals were aplenty in Sunday’s earlier matches with Atletico Madrid and Real Mallorca both fighting their way from behind to claim 3-3 home draws.
Trailing 3-1 with just four minutes to go, defender Mirsad Hibic and midfielder Carlos Aguilera struck late goals to earn Atletico a valuable home point against a rejuvenated Espanyol.
Mallorca also came back from 3-1 down against 10-man Racing Santander thanks to two second half strikes from Cameroon international Samuel Eto’o.
www.telegraphindia.com /1030415/asp/sports/story_1875068.asp   (609 words)

  
 Soccer Gaming Forums - Mirsad Hibic from Atletico to "Glasgow Rangers"
Soccer Gaming Forums - Mirsad Hibic from Atletico to "Glasgow Rangers"
There are rumors dat Mirsad Hibic, a starting defender in Atletico Madrid might go to Glasgow this summer.
What do you guys think about this move, is it smart?
www.soccergaming.tv /showthread.php?t=75100   (57 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet Europe: News - Germany's Hamann ruled out for Bosnia match   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Bosnia coach Blaz Sliskovic said three players pulled out on Thursday while fullback Mirsad Hibic of Atletico Madrid remained doubtful because of a head injury.
Midfielder Mirsad Beslija and forward Adnan Osmanhodzic are injured while Zeljeznicar Sarajevo midfielder Bulent Biscevic has a viral infection.
Bosnia: Almir Tolja; Zlatan Bajramovic, Muhamed Konjic, Mirsad Hibic or Sasa Papac, Nenad Miskovic; Hasan Salihamidzic, Nermin Sabic, Vedin Music, Almedin Hota, Edin Mujcin; Elvir Baljic
www.soccernet.com /europe/news/2002/1010/20021010germnayballack.html   (429 words)

  
 TCM Breaking News - 2001/08/14: Premiership: Hammers snap up Hibic
TCM Breaking News - 2001/08/14: Premiership: Hammers snap up Hibic
TCM Archives > TCM Breaking News > 2001/08/14 > Premiership: Hammers snap up Hibic
West Ham have agreed a £2m fee for Atletico Madrid's Mirsad Hibic.
archives.tcm.ie /breakingnews/2001/08/14/story20725.asp   (88 words)

  
 United States National Soccer Players Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Atletico Madrid was gunning to be the first team to defeat Real Sociedad in the league, and at their Vicente Calderon stadium, the Madrid side tried to live off the buzz generated from their 2-2 draw against Real Madrid last weekend.
However, the hosts were without their two starting central defenders--Garcia Calvo was sent off in the Madrid derby and is suspended, while partner Mirsad Hibic sat out for collecting his fifth yellow card of the season in the same match.
Atletico attacker Javi Moreno missed the match due to injury.
www.ussoccerplayers.com /latest_soccer_news/336839.html   (365 words)

  
 Hammers Mad - Hammers agree Hibic fee   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
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The Hammers have agreed a £2million deal for Atletico Madrid star Mirsad Hibic, although the move hinges on the defender obtaining a work permit.
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www.westhamutd-mad.co.uk /eupdates/loadsend.asp?id=13801   (90 words)

  
 4thegame.com News Page: Hammers target Hibic
West Ham have confirmed that manager Glenn Roeder is targeting Atletico Madrid's Bosnian central defender Mirsad Hibic.
Reports from Spain claim that Hibic is on the brink of signing for the Hammers for £2million.
But a West Ham spokesman said: "Nothing has developed yet although Glenn Roeder admits he is a target and has watched him play."
www.4thegame.com /wanadoo/news/story/83386/Hammers+target+Hibic.html   (206 words)

  
 Mirsad Hibic - Spain Age: 31
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 All Things Footie: August 2001
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News just in, West Ham have agreed a fee of �2m for Atletico Madrid's Bosnian international defender Mirsad Hibic.
With 18 international caps he should be granted a work permit but is will be unavailable for the Hammer's opener against Liverpool on Saturday.
www.allthingsfootie.co.uk /archives/2001_08_01_index.php   (4830 words)

  
 USATODAY.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
SPAN UPDATE ESPANYOL 3 ATLETICO MADRID 2 ATLETICO MADRID GOAL: Mirsad Hibic in the 86th minute 12:51 PM ET
SPAN UPDATE ESPANYOL 2 ATLETICO MADRID 0 ATLETICO MADRID BOOKING: Mirsad Hibic for Unsporting Behaviour in the 67th minute 12:32 PM ET
SPAN UPDATE ESPANYOL 2 ATLETICO MADRID 0 ESPANYOL SUBSTITUTION: Ivan De la Pena for de la Cruz David Garcia in the 64th minute 12:32 PM ET
www.usatoday.com /sports/scores103/103103/20030413SPAN-ATLCMADRID0.htm   (365 words)

  
 4thegame.com News Page: Aldridge confident over Hibic signing
West Ham's managing director Paul Aldridge is hoping to conclude the signing of Mirsad Hibic by the end of the week.
Fears rose that the Bosnian would struggle to get a work permit and it would take several weeks before he made his Irons debut.
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