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Croatian President Thanks Russia for Hosting 2018 World Cup in Russian Language

Croatian President Thanks Russia for Hosting 2018 World Cup in Russian Language

BELGRADE, July 15 (Sputnik) - Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic thanked Russia for being 'excellent hosts' of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russian language in a video recorded on her way to Moscow where she will attend tournament's final match between France and Croatia, the president’s administration told Sputnik on Sunday. 15 Jul 2018
Pic special: Croatia & France's final training sessions

Pic special: Croatia & France's final training sessions

Croatia and France put the finishing touches on to preparations ahead of Monday morning's (1am AEST) 2018 World Cup final in Moscow. Pics by Getty Images. 15 Jul 2018
Croatian footballers' pro-Ukrainian comments incident over

Croatian footballers' pro-Ukrainian comments incident over

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets said on Saturday that the incident of Croatian side's representatives making controversial pro-Ukrainian comments following their victory over Russia was over. 15 Jul 2018
Mourinho: France favorites to win World Cup, Croatia have chances

Mourinho: France favorites to win World Cup, Croatia have chances

Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho said on Saturday that France were the favorites to become the winners of the 2018 World Cup final match, but their opponents Croatia still had chances. 15 Jul 2018
Perisic trains individually ahead of World Cup final

Perisic trains individually ahead of World Cup final

Croatia midfielder Ivan Perisic trained individually on Saturday ahead of his team's 2018 World Cup final against France. 15 Jul 2018
France hold full-squad training session ahead of World Cup final

France hold full-squad training session ahead of World Cup final

France held a full-squad training session on Saturday ahead of the World Cup final against Croatia at the 2018 World Cup. 15 Jul 2018
Modric has great influence on Croatia team says Deschamps

Modric has great influence on Croatia team says Deschamps

France head coach Didier Deschamps said on Saturday that Croatia midfielder and captain Luka Modric had a great influence on his teammates. 15 Jul 2018
FIFA warns English FA for fans' political chants at semi-final

FIFA warns English FA for fans' political chants at semi-final

FIFA's Disciplinary Committee has warned the English Football Association (FA) after political chants from their supporters were believed to have been heard during the World Cup semi-final between England and Croatia, FIFA's press service said on Saturday. 14 Jul 2018
Dalic wants everyone to root for his team

Dalic wants everyone to root for his team

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Saturday that he wanted most of the world to support his side in their 2018 World Cup final against France. 14 Jul 2018
Pic special: Fans flock to Moscow for World Cup final

Pic special: Fans flock to Moscow for World Cup final

French, Croatian and neutral football fans have flocked to Moscow ahead of Monday morning's (1am AEST) 2018 World Cup final at Luzhniki Stadium. Pics by Getty Images. 14 Jul 2018
Croatia Coach Dalic Not Worried About Team's Physical Condition Ahead of World Cup Final

Croatia Coach Dalic Not Worried About Team's Physical Condition Ahead of World Cup Final

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic says he's not worried about his team's physical condition ahead of their 2018 FIFA World Cup final against France. 14 Jul 2018
No Pressure on Croatia Players Ahead of World Cup Final - Head Coach

No Pressure on Croatia Players Ahead of World Cup Final - Head Coach

MOSCOW, July 14 (Sputnik) - Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Saturday that his team feels no pressure ahead of their World Cup final against France. 14 Jul 2018
Croatia Head Coach Deserves All Credit for Country's Success at 2018 World Cup - Modric

Croatia Head Coach Deserves All Credit for Country's Success at 2018 World Cup - Modric

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric says coach Zlatko Dalic, who was appointed at the difficult time for the team, must be given the merit he deserves for getting the country into the 2018 World Cup final. 14 Jul 2018
Croatia Captain Modric Says Focused on Team's Success, Not Personal Victories

Croatia Captain Modric Says Focused on Team's Success, Not Personal Victories

Croatia captain Luka Modric says he was more interested in his national side's success than in personal achievements at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. 14 Jul 2018
Zlatko Dalic: Croatian World Cup win would be celebrated bigger than Brazil

Zlatko Dalic: Croatian World Cup win would be celebrated bigger than Brazil

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic says if his team wins the 2018 FIFA World Cup final they will celebrate their victory even more than Brazil or Argentina did. 14 Jul 2018
France & Croatia promise legends of 1998 won't play in 2018 World Cup final

France & Croatia promise legends of 1998 won't play in 2018 World Cup final

While French and Croatian nerves are peaking all around the world the team’s Twitter admins are still capable of some quality banter. 14 Jul 2018