Croatia

Croatia will be ready for France in World Cup final, says coach Dalic

July 13, 2018 | 09:43

Ecstatic Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic is confident tiredness will not be an issue for his side when they face France in the World Cup final despite once again coming through extra time to beat England on Wednesday (Jul 11).

World Cup: Croatia on fire after England victory

July 12, 2018 | 09:59

Tears and cries of joy, hugs and chants, firecrackers and flares - Croatia was on fire late on Wednesday (Jul 11) after their victory against England set up a first ever appearance in a World Cup final.

World Cup: 'We left everything out there', says England manager Southgate

July 12, 2018 | 07:11

Manager Gareth Southgate said England "left everything out there" after falling to an extra-time defeat by Croatia in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday (Jul 11).

World Cup: Croatia reach first final as England pain goes on 1

July 12, 2018 | 07:06

Croatia reached the World Cup final for the first time in its history on Wednesday (Jul 11), sparking scenes of joy in Moscow and in Zagreb after Mario Mandzukic's extra-time winner prolonged England's decades of pain to set up a decider against France.

England target World Cup final but gifted Croatia stand in the way

July 11, 2018 | 16:16

England will seek to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 when they lock horns with a talented Croatia team on Wednesday for the right to play France for the trophy.

World Cup: Croatia play down fatigue fears as they eye England scalp

July 11, 2018 | 09:51

Croatia defender Dejan Lovren believes his jaded team are ready to seize the opportunity of a lifetime when they face England in the World Cup semi-finals in Moscow on Wednesday.

World Cup: Croatia beat Russia on penalties to set up England semi-final

July 08, 2018 | 09:05

Luka Modric admitted Croatia were shattered after they ended Russia's World Cup hopes in another penalty shootout on Saturday (Jul 7) to advance to a semi-final against England.

Russia try to keep World Cup dream alive after miracle win

July 07, 2018 | 08:48

Russia will try to keep their unlikely dream alive on Saturday (Jul 7) when the host nation face Croatia in their first World Cup quarter-final since 1970.

World Cup: Croatia look to seize moment against hosts Russia

July 06, 2018 | 10:00

Croatia are targeting the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1998 - when they made their debut as an independent nation on football's biggest stage.

World Cup: Croatia advance to quarter-finals after penalty shootout 1

July 02, 2018 | 06:50

Croatia came back after conceding in the opening minute to earn a World Cup quarter-final berth after edging Denmark 3-2 in a penalty shootout after the two sides drew 1-1 in the round of 16 match on Sunday (Jul 1).

World Cup: Argentina on brink of exit after Croatia drubbing

June 22, 2018 | 06:50

Lionel Messi's World Cup dream was left hanging by a thread as Croatia powered into the last 16 with a 3-0 rout of Argentina on Thursday (Jun 21).

Croatia need own goal and penalty to overcome Nigeria

June 17, 2018 | 08:35

Oghenekaro Etebo was credited with an own goal as Croatia broke the deadlock just after the half-hour mark to take a 1-0 halftime lead over Nigeria in their World Cup Group D clash at the Kaliningrad Stadium on Saturday.

Brazil's Neymar returns from injury against Croatia

June 04, 2018 | 09:21

LIVERPOOL: Neymar made his eagerly anticipated return from injury as a half-time substitute for Brazil in their World Cup warm-up against Croatia on Sunday (Jun 3).

Federer survives scare to face Del Potro in final

March 18, 2018 | 12:44

World No. 1 Roger Federer extended his season win streak to 17 matches, booking his spot in the Indian Wells Masters final by rallying past Borna Coric 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday (Mar 17).

Real Madrid's Luka Modric charged with false testimony

March 03, 2018 | 09:46

ZAGREB: Croatian prosecutors charged on Friday (Mar 2) Real Madrid's Luka Modric with giving false testimony at the multi-million-euro corruption trial of Dinamo Zagreb's powerful former chief, an offence carrying up to five years in jail.