Football in Vinkovci started around 1919, and the famous Cibalia club was founded later. Club Dinamo Vinkovci, founded in 1947, was the center of numerous sports sections, achieving significant results, including entering the Republic League in 1949. Dinamo experienced success during the 60s, building the "Mladost" stadium and achieving second league status. Dinamo maintained itself at the second division level, winning many awards, with the support of the local community. Despite difficulties from 1970 to 1977, Dinamo achieved success, including a return to the second division and fourth place in the championship in 1977. The club emphasized the importance of working with young players and developing a sports culture. Dinamo's greatest success was entering the First Federal League in 1982 under the leadership of Otto Barić and Tonko Cico Vukušić. Dinamo remained in the First League until 1987, when they were relegated due to controversial match fixing. Cibalia from Vinkovci bravely participated in the first season of the Croatian Football League during the Homeland War. Later, the club experienced ups and downs, including financial difficulties and participation in European competitions, while maintaining domestic success. Dinamo Vinkovci, later renamed Cibalia, had a strong fan support during its development, creating one of the iconic fan scenes in the former Yugoslavia.