Five World Cup semi-finalists who could earn a big move…
Of course Harry Maguire is one of them. Worryingly, he’s joined by a couple of Croatians keen to impress…
Croatia
All the clubs still represented in the World Cup semi-finals
There are 44 clubs still represented, with seven having a foot in three camps. Spurs are the dons.
It’s Croatia vs England: Five questions for Southgate
So it’s England vs Croatia. What did we learn about their semi-final opponents?
Russia 2-2 Croatia (2-3 on pens): Putin the boot in…
Croatia beat Russia 2-1 in extra-time. And you know who they play next…
Wenger tips England, everyone else for WC glory
Arsene Wenger says England (or Brazil, or France, or…) are going to win the World Cup.
Second penalty ‘speaks volumes’ of ‘true captain’ Modric
Luka Modric showed that he is a “true captain” by stepping up in Croatia’s shootout victory.
Croatia 1-1 Denmark AET (3-2 on pens): Paying the penalty
Croatia are in the World Cup quarter-finals after the tensest of penalty shootouts against Denmark.
Big Weekend: France v Argentina, Messi, Hierro, Pepe v Suarez
One of France or Argentina has to come a cropper, while Saturday night’s alright for fighting…
Liverpool star discusses Modric and ‘stoppable’ Messi
Luka Modric’s goal against Argentina reminded Dejan Lovren of one he scored against Man Utd…
Mails: Pogba should follow Modric’s lead…
There’s a lot of love for Luka in the Mailbox. Also: replies to Andy; Messi; and what did Deschamps do to Storey?
Croatia coach targeted ‘weaker’ Argentina back three
Hardly the most cunning of plans but it worked a treat for Zlatko Dalic and Croatia…
Argentina 0-3 Croatia: Cry for Argentina
Goals from Ante Rebic, Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic propelled Croatia to a damaging win over Argentina.
Argentina still struggling to find the right formula
Argentina are bobbins. Jorge Sampaoli concedes he’s not yet quite got it right.
Striker to be sent home from World Cup after row with coach
Nikola Kalinic has f***ed up a little bit. Croatia might be sending him home from the World Cup.
Croatia 2-0 Nigeria: Own goal, penalty see Croatia go top
Croatia cruised to a 2-0 win over a wretched Nigeria side to move top of Group D…
Modric tries to pretend Croatia not under pressure
“Whether this is the last chance or not is irrelevant,” he says of Croatia’s golden oldies.
Guide to World Cup Group D: Group of… Shocks?
The default position is to assume Argentina and Croatia go through, but Nigeria and Iceland really do believe…
Portrait of an iconic team: Croatia 1996-98
One of the greatest World Cup stories, a football team leading a wartorn country to its dreams…
Allardyce’s first opponent named, staff approached
Allardyce also expected to announce offers made to Paul Clement and Sammy Lee
Croatia 0-1 Portugal: Robbed by Quaresma
After 116 minutes of unmitigated sh*t, the least we deserved was penalties.
Euro 2016 last-16 previews: Part one
The first part of our last-16 previews. It’s Wales vs Norn Iron, Switzerland vs Poland and Croatia vs Portugal
Croatia 2-1 Spain: Italy and Conte await
Spain will face Italy in the Euro 2016 last 16 after falling to a 2-1 defeat to Croatia in Group D.
Bilic: Some fans ‘on a mission’ to cause trouble
Slaven Bilic has warned there will be more crowd trouble after condemning the recent violent scenes.
‘Sports terrorists’ leave Croatia fearing for place
Ante Cacic described some of Croatia’s fans as ‘sports terrorists’. Ivan Rakitic fears disqualification.
Croatia charged by UEFA over Euro 2016 crowd trouble
Croatia have been charged over the crowd disturbances during their match against Czech Republic.
Czech Republic 2-2 Croatia: Better when you’re Necid
Tempers flared – quite literally – as Czech Republic came from two down to draw with Croatia.
Invisible man? Modric is impeccable man
Even before that phenomenal goal, Modric had been damn near perfect. It’s no surprise.
Turkey 0-1 Croatia: Happy volley for Modric
A phenomenal strike from Luka Modric is the goal of the tournament so far. No wonder he’s happy.