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Croatia arrive in Sochi ahead of World Cup quarter-final

Croatia arrive in Sochi ahead of World Cup quarter-final

The Croatian national football team have arrived in Sochi, where they will play Russia in the quarter-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
Stay-away Putin could be at it again for Russia's historic quarter-final

Stay-away Putin could be at it again for Russia's historic quarter-final

Russia's Kremlin has failed to say whether or not Vladimir Putin will attend his country's historic World Cup quarter-final against Croatia. 2 Jul 2018
Modric 'surprised' by Russia's progress

Modric 'surprised' by Russia's progress

Croatia captain Luka Modric, says he's surprised that Russia have reached the World Cup quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Croatia braced for 'Difficult' match against Russia - Corluka

Croatia braced for 'Difficult' match against Russia - Corluka

Lokomotiv Moscow and Croatia defender Vedran Corluka said on Monday that he expects a "very difficult" match against hosts Russia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. 2 Jul 2018
I was a Russia fan for 120 minutes - Corluka

I was a Russia fan for 120 minutes - Corluka

Lokomotiv Moscow and Croatia defender Vedran Corluka says he was cheering on Russia during their World Cup Round of 16 win over Spain. 2 Jul 2018
Russia prove nothing impossible at World Cup - Lovren

Russia prove nothing impossible at World Cup - Lovren

Russia proved that nothing is impossible with their 4-3 victory over Spain in the round of 16 match on Monday (AEST), Croatia defender Dejan Lovren said. 2 Jul 2018
No favourites in Croatia-Russia clash - Rakitic

No favourites in Croatia-Russia clash - Rakitic

Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic said there would be no favourites in the quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia. 2 Jul 2018
Pic special: Wild scenes erupt after Croatia win

Pic special: Wild scenes erupt after Croatia win

Wild scenes erupted when Croatia defeated Denmark 3-2 on penalties to advance to their first World Cup quarter-final in 20 years! 2 Jul 2018
Croatia face tough test against Russia - HNS

Croatia face tough test against Russia - HNS

President of the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) Davor Suker said Croatia will have a difficult match ahead of themselves against Russia in the World Cup quarter-final game. 2 Jul 2018
Croatia coach ‘amazed’ by Modric’s decision to shoot second penalty

Croatia coach ‘amazed’ by Modric’s decision to shoot second penalty

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said he was “amazed” by the decision of midfielder Luka Modric to take a penalty attempt in the shootout after missing one in the extra time. 2 Jul 2018
Russia will be 'difficult' to beat - Dalic

Russia will be 'difficult' to beat - Dalic

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said Russia is going to be a difficult opponent in their World Cup quarter-final match. 2 Jul 2018
Schmeichel gave everything – coach

Schmeichel gave everything – coach

Denmark's goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel did everything possible for his team to beat Croatia, Denmark head coach Age Hareide said after the Round of 16 match. 2 Jul 2018
Denmark Goalkeeper Schmeichel Praises Organization of World Cup in Russia

Denmark Goalkeeper Schmeichel Praises Organization of World Cup in Russia

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, July 2 (Sputnik) - Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel said on Sunday that he appreciates organization of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Goalkeeper Schmeichel named Man of Match after Croatia defeat Denmark

Goalkeeper Schmeichel named Man of Match after Croatia defeat Denmark

MOSCOW, July 2 (Sputnik) - Denmark's goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel was named the man of the match after their round of 16 game against Croatia on Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Croatia v Denmark player ratings

Croatia v Denmark player ratings

It turned into battle of the goalkeepers at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium as Croatia reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a penalty shootout victory over Denmark. 2 Jul 2018
Croatia beat Denmark in penalty shootout to set up Russia Quarter-Final

Croatia beat Denmark in penalty shootout to set up Russia Quarter-Final

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic scored the winning spot-kick for Croatia as they beat Denmark on penalties in Nizhny Novgorod on Sunday to set up a World Cup quarter-final meeting with hosts Russia. 2 Jul 2018