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Argentina's friendly against Israel cancelled

Argentina's friendly against Israel cancelled

A friendly ahead of this summer’s tournament between World Cup-bound Argentina and Israel was cancelled, the Argentine sports newspaper Ole reported on Tuesday. 6 Jun 2018
Corluka in Croatia's final World Cup squad

Corluka in Croatia's final World Cup squad

MOSCOW, June 4 (Sputnik) - Lokomotiv Moscow captain and defender Vedran Corluka was named in Croatia's final FIFA World Cup squad, announced by the national team via Twitter Monday. 4 Jun 2018
Neymar back and scoring in 2-0 Brazil win over Croatia

Neymar back and scoring in 2-0 Brazil win over Croatia

MOSCOW, June 3 (Sputnik) - Brazil beat Croatia 2-0 in a friendly at the Anfield in Liverpool on Sunday. 4 Jun 2018
Brazil Striker Neymar to Play in Croatia Friendly

Brazil Striker Neymar to Play in Croatia Friendly

MOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) - Brazil star striker Neymar will play in a friendly against Croatia after three-month absence due to an injury, Brazil head coach Tite said Saturday. 3 Jun 2018
A bluffer's guide to Group D

A bluffer's guide to Group D

In the immediate aftermath of a World Cup draw, fans and journalists alike quickly scanned through the list of nations, looking to locate the infamous ‘group of death’. 30 May 2018
New Socceroo Karacic leads Lokomotiva to incredible derby upset

New Socceroo Karacic leads Lokomotiva to incredible derby upset

New Socceroo Fran Karacic has had a phenomenal week, leading his NK Lokomotiva side to victory in a tense Zagreb derby. 9 May 2018
Sydney FC sign Hajduk talent

Sydney FC sign Hajduk talent

Australia youth international Anthony Kalik will join Sydney FC on loan for the 2017/18 A-League season from Hajduk Split. 1 Sep 2017
Davidson completes Croatian switch

Davidson completes Croatian switch

Australian defender Jason Davidson has completed his move to Croatian champions HNK Rijeka and says it's a "step forward" in his career. 30 Aug 2017
Davidson linked with Croatian move

Davidson linked with Croatian move

Australian full-back Jason Davidson is in talks with Croatian champions HNK Rijeka about a potential move, according to reports. 28 Aug 2017
Meet the drunkest footballer ever: Breakfast booze, night-long sessions and pre-game liquor

Meet the drunkest footballer ever: Breakfast booze, night-long sessions and pre-game liquor

1960s Yugoslav legend Stef Lamza had it all – including an unparalleled appetite for alcohol. But while fans adored him for it and his club tolerated it, it ultimately proved his undoing. 1 Jul 2017
Euro 2016: the tournament's contenders and dark horses

Euro 2016: the tournament's contenders and dark horses

Forget Eurovision, the REAL party this year is in France 8 Jun 2016
Aussie to miss World Cup over Nazi row

Aussie to miss World Cup over Nazi row

CROATIA coach Niko Kovac has expressed his "shock" and "disappointment" at the 10-game ban imposed on Australian-born defender Josip Simunic by FIFA for alleged Nazi chants. 17 Dec 2013
World Cup playoff: Iceland 0 Croatia 0

World Cup playoff: Iceland 0 Croatia 0

ICELAND produced a resilient defensive display to record a 0-0 draw with Croatia despite playing 40 minutes with 10-men in Reykjavik. 16 Nov 2013
WC playoff preview: Iceland v Croatia

WC playoff preview: Iceland v Croatia

ICELAND continue their bid to become the smallest nation in FIFA World Cup history when they welcome Croatia to Reykjavik on Friday. 13 Nov 2013
Lukaku praises Belgium spirit after sealing qualification

Lukaku praises Belgium spirit after sealing qualification

ROMELU Lukaku refused to take the credit for firing Belgium to Brazil 2014 after his double helped them beat Croatia 2-1 in Zagreb. 12 Oct 2013
Croatia join Januzaj race

Croatia join Januzaj race

CROATIA are planning talks with in-demand Manchester United midfielder Adnan Januzaj in a bid to convince him to play for them. 11 Oct 2013