Tag: croatia
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Rebel Croatia striker Kalinic rejects World Cup runners-up medal
Nikola Kalinic has rejected a World Cup runners-up medal gifted him by his teammates and coaching staff. Despite not playing a minute at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Kalinic’s international team-mates and coaching staff decided to award the 30 year old with a silver medal following the World Cup final defeat to France.…
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BREAKING: France defeat Croatia, lift 2018 World Cup trophy
France has won the World Cup by defeating Croatia 4-2 in Moscow. It is the second World Cup trophy for France since the tournament was held in the nation back in 1998. With an average age of 26, France had the second youngest team in the tournament, and their golden generation featuring Paul Pogba, Antoine…
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Croatia underestimated by English pundits lacking respect – Modric
Croatia were “underestimated” by English pundits who lacked respect, says captain Luka Modric. Zlatko Dalic’s side beat England 2-1 in extra time to reach the World Cup final for the first time in their history. Midfielder Modric said the team had been motivated by people saying they would be “tired” after their previous two matches…
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BREAKING: Croatia through to 2018 World Cup final
Croatia defeat England 2-1 on Wednesday to advance into 2018 FIFA World Cup final. England’s bid to reach a first World Cup final since 1966 came to an end in the last four as they lost in extra time to Croatia in Moscow. Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic scored the winning goal in the 109th minute,…
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It’s a miracle that Croatia are in World Cup semi-final – Dalic
Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic admits it is a “miracle” his side are in the World Cup semi-final. Croatia face England on Wednesday night in Moscow in their first last-four appearance at the World Cup since 1998. They beat both Denmark and Russia on penalties in the knockout stages, and Dalic says this period is the…
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BREAKING: Croatia shatter Russia’s World Cup dream to qualify for semi-final
Croatia beat Russia 4-3 on penalties on Saturday to set up a World Cup semi-final against England after a dramatic match full of twists and turns. The teams were locked at 1-1 after 90 minutes and remained locked – though at 2-2 – after extra time, before being forced into a shootout. Russia and Croatia…
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Russia 2018: Croatia beat Denmark on penalties to reach World Cup quarter finals
Croatia beat Denmark in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw to set up a World Cup quarter-final tie against hosts Russia. It was the second last-16 game of the day to go to a shootout after Russia had earlier shocked 2010 champions Spain. Croatia could have won the game in extra-time but captain…