# Croatia

This year

2023

# Defence

Former Liverpool defender Lovren rejects accusations of fascism

A controversial video appeared after Croatia eliminated Brazil on penalties in the quarter-finals in Qatar.

7.6k

Jan 7th 2023, 4:48 PM

Last year

2022

# like a fine wine

37-year-old Modric confirms he will not retire from international football

Croatia will now attempt to win the Nations League title next June.

6.1k

Dec 18th 2022, 2:04 PM

# Luka Magic

Croatia win third-place playoff on Luka Modric's World Cup swansong

Josko Gvardiol and Mislav Orsic gave Croatia a 2-1 win over Morocco.

20.6k

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Dec 17th 2022, 6:10 PM

# Unpopular

'Everyone wanted us to lose,' claims Argentina goalkeeper

Emiliano Martinez has backed his country’s ‘fighters’.

8.7k

Dec 14th 2022, 5:00 PM

# main man

Lionel Messi revels in 'crazy' Argentina success

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner set his team on their way to the World Cup final.

8.6k

Dec 13th 2022, 10:07 PM

# flaw

Croatia boss laments lack of goalscorer at World Cup

Zlatko Dalic spoke about his team’s shortcomings after the 2018 runners-up were beaten 3-0 by Argentina.

5.2k

Dec 13th 2022, 9:52 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Argentina v Croatia, World Cup semi-final

Argentina faced Croatia, as Lionel Messi and Luka Modric were among those vying for a spot in the final.

34.4k

Dec 13th 2022, 7:11 PM

# Unhappy

Neymar 'psychologically destroyed' by World Cup exit

He never got to take a spot kick in the shootout that Croatia won 4-2 to move into the semi-finals.

12.4k

Dec 11th 2022, 3:48 PM

# Contenders

Ranking the 4 remaining teams at the World Cup

France are most people’s favourites following their win over England.

65.8k

Dec 11th 2022, 12:30 PM

# Final Four

Croatia knock out World Cup favourites Brazil in dramatic penalty shootout

Brazil’s bid for a sixth World Cup came crashing down as Croatia booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals.

41.0k

Dec 9th 2022, 5:51 PM

# Woe

'We can't blame Lukaku' for World Cup exit

Timothy Castagne has expressed support for his Belgium teammate.

8.3k

Dec 1st 2022, 9:13 PM

# Angry

'Some outlets in Belgium are quite happy to jump on fake news' - Martinez

The coach has denied reports of a bust-up in his team’s changing room.

5.6k

Nov 30th 2022, 4:49 PM

# Under fire

Croatia fans punished for 'xenophobic behaviour'

Canada goalkeeper Milan Borjan was targeted for his ethnic Serb roots.

5.9k

Nov 30th 2022, 4:35 PM

# Stalemate

Solid Morocco hold 2018 runners-up Croatia at World Cup

Morocco produced a spirited display against Croatia, who were led by Luka Modric.

3.2k

Nov 23rd 2022, 12:16 PM

# Predictions

Ranking the 10 teams most likely to win the World Cup

Brazil and other sides who are in strong contention to lift the trophy.

33.9k

Nov 14th 2022, 12:00 PM

# on fire

In-form Croatia striker continues brilliant form as Rangers ease to win

Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent also netted after Hearts had Cammy Devlin sent off.

2.7k

Oct 1st 2022, 2:46 PM

# All Square

Late penalty sees Croatia hold France in Nations League

Croatia equalised seven minutes from time when Andrej Kramaric won and converted a penalty.

4.0k

Jun 6th 2022, 10:14 PM

All time

# Joy

Late drama sees Croatia slip past Russia and into World Cup finals

Fedor Kudryashov’s own goal saw them snatch top spot.

6.2k

Nov 14th 2021, 4:46 PM

# Legend

Croatian World Cup hero retires from football

Mario Mandzukic famously scored the winning goal against England in the semi-finals.

11.8k

Sep 4th 2021, 1:50 PM

# Relief

Spain win 8-goal thriller as Morata comes good

Luis Enrique’s side will now face France or Switzerland in the quarter-finals.

32.1k

Jun 28th 2021, 7:36 PM

# Reaction

'I had 10 days at home, unable to move' - Tearful Busquets admits Spain relieved

They will face Croatia in Copenhagen on Monday after going through as runners-up in Group E.

7.5k

Jun 23rd 2021, 8:05 PM

# Exit

'Shattered' Scotland no match for Modric, admits McGregor

McGregor scored his country’s first goal at a major tournament for 23 years, but it proved to be just a consolation.

6.3k

Jun 22nd 2021, 10:55 PM

# packing their bags

Scotland bow out as Modric delivers moment of magic for Croatia

The Scots needed a victory in their final Group D fixture to reach the last 16.

7.0k

Jun 22nd 2021, 10:07 PM

# Unhappy

'This is not really fair' - Croatia manager frustrated by Covid-19 rules at Euro 2020

Zlatko Dalic believes his team are at a disadvantage heading into Tuesday’s crucial game against Scotland.

9.0k

Jun 21st 2021, 3:32 PM

# imitation

Czech star says goal celebration a tribute to MMA fighter

Patrik Schick is a big fan of Nate Diaz.

10.8k

Jun 19th 2021, 5:38 PM

# evenly matched

Czech Republic hold Croatia to close in on Euro last 16

Patrik Schick’s first-half penalty gave him the early lead in the race for the Golden Boot.

3.5k

Jun 18th 2021, 7:05 PM

# Accident

Football fan in 'serious condition' after Wembley fall

Stadium officials said they will work alongside European football’s governing body Uefa to investigate the incident.

11.9k

Jun 13th 2021, 9:15 PM

# Joy

England beat Croatia to get their Euro 2020 off to winning start

Raheem Sterling got the game’s only goal after 57 minutes.

31.8k

Jun 13th 2021, 4:19 PM

# Controversy

Section of England fans defy pleas not to boo players taking the knee

The Croatia national anthem was also booed.

31.9k

Jun 13th 2021, 2:47 PM

# success stories

Germany, Croatia and Austria join list of teams qualified for Euro 2020

16 teams have now qualified for the 24-team tournament.

4.2k

Nov 16th 2019, 10:37 PM

# Impact

Former lifeguard keeps Wales' Euro hopes afloat

Kieffer Moore scored on his international competitive debut as Ryan Giggs’ side drew 1-1 with Slovakia.

9.0k

Oct 11th 2019, 10:23 PM

# Chance

'We are on course to win a European Championship or World Cup in the next 8 years'

Harry Redknapp is excited by the potential of England’s youngsters.

11.7k

Mar 19th 2019, 11:59 PM

# Rise

The story of how a Croatian war child became the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner

The star-studded Paris ceremony could hardly be further removed from Luka Modric’s early years.

4.7k

Dec 4th 2018, 1:00 PM

# resolution

Modric cleared of perjury charges in Croatian corruption trial

The ruling, which closes the case, comes as the Real Madrid star is hoping to be awarded the 2018 Ballon d’Or in Paris on Monday.

4.4k

Dec 3rd 2018, 4:43 PM

# Wayne's World

Southgate defends Rooney selection and Wilson gets call-up ahead of England ties with USA and Croatia

‘It is a small way of appreciating what he has given to his country.’

5.3k

Nov 8th 2018, 3:44 PM

# Nations League

England rue Rashford misses in behind-closed-doors Croatia stalemate

Gareth Southgate’s men were frustrated in Rijeka as they fired blanks against the World Cup finalists.

9.0k

Oct 12th 2018, 9:52 PM

# Nations League

'It is not fair': Why Croatia v England is being played behind closed doors

The World Cup semi-finalists meet again on Friday night.

9.9k

Oct 10th 2018, 10:22 AM

# La Roja

Spain have seven shots on target, trounce World Cup finalists Croatia 6-0

Marco Asensio grabbed a goal and forced four others in the Nations League clash in Elche.

8.7k

Sep 11th 2018, 10:09 PM

# Looking Back

'Punditry should be about tension' - Gary Neville on the infamous Roy Keane-Ian Wright argument

The ex-Man United star discusses one of the TV moments of the World Cup.

9.8k

Aug 12th 2018, 6:45 AM

# No offence

Britain's TV watchdog will not launch investigation after viewer complaints about mocking of Roy Keane's accent

Ofcom said the exchange was intended “in good humour”.

11.2k

Aug 7th 2018, 5:00 PM