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Turkish Ambassador to Support Croatia in Final Due to Friendship With Country's President

Turkish Ambassador to Support Croatia in Final Due to Friendship With Country's President

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - Turkish Ambassador to Russia Huseyin Dirioz said on Friday that he would be cheering for Croatia in the FIFA World Cup final because of his close friendship with Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic. 14 Jul 2018
US Actor Smith Says Croatia Keeper's Save Against Russia World Cup's Most Memorable Moment

US Actor Smith Says Croatia Keeper's Save Against Russia World Cup's Most Memorable Moment

MOSCOW, July 13 (Sputnik) - US actor and singer Will Smith said on Friday that Croatia goalkeeper Danijel Subasic's save in the penalty shootout of their quarter-final match against Russia was the most memorable moment of the FIFA World Cup for him. 13 Jul 2018
France Wary of Croatia 'Hardened' by Extra-Time Wins at World Cup - Midfielder Matuidi

France Wary of Croatia 'Hardened' by Extra-Time Wins at World Cup - Midfielder Matuidi

France midfielder Blaise Matuidi says his side is gearing up for the World Cup final against a Croatia squad that had been "hardened" by their three straight extra-time victories at the tournament. 13 Jul 2018
Defender Trippier Trains With England Squad Ahead of Third-Place Match at World Cup

Defender Trippier Trains With England Squad Ahead of Third-Place Match at World Cup

ST. PETERSBURG, July 13 (Sputnik) - England defender Kieran Trippier trained with the rest of the Three Lions squad ahead of their third-place match against Belgium at the FIFA World Cup, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Friday. 13 Jul 2018
UN Secretary-General staying neutral for World Cup Final

UN Secretary-General staying neutral for World Cup Final

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is Portuguese, said on Thursday that he would not be supporting Croatia or France in the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, but hoped the best team won. 13 Jul 2018
FIFA to investigate English fans' chants during semi-final

FIFA to investigate English fans' chants during semi-final

FIFA will investigate whether the chants by England fans during their team's semi-final game against Croatia were discriminatory, UK media reported on Thursday.  13 Jul 2018
Argentine referee Pitana to officiate World Cup Final

Argentine referee Pitana to officiate World Cup Final

A team of Argentine referees led by Nestor Pitana will officiate the 2018 FIFA World Cup final between France and Croatia, FIFA said via its official Twitter account on Thursday. 13 Jul 2018
Disrespectful reports in British media motivated Croatia

Disrespectful reports in British media motivated Croatia

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said the British media's disrespect for Croatia's players was an additional motivation for the team in their 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final match against England. 13 Jul 2018
Perisic is Croatia's trump card - Dalic

Perisic is Croatia's trump card - Dalic

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic said midfielder Ivan Perisic was the kind of a player who can become his side’s trump card and help them win the FIFA World Cup final against France. 13 Jul 2018
Three England players may miss third place match - reports

Three England players may miss third place match - reports

England defenders Kieran Trippier and Kyle Walker and midfielder Jordan Henderson are all doubtful for the team's FIFA World Cup third place match, which will take place on Sunday (AEST), the UK media reported. 13 Jul 2018
Croatia's Advancement to World Cup Final 'Great Achievement' - Head Coach Dalic

Croatia's Advancement to World Cup Final 'Great Achievement' - Head Coach Dalic

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - Head coach Zlatko Dalic said on Thursday that Croatia's advancement to the 2018 FIFA World Cup final was a "great achievement" for his country. 13 Jul 2018
Croatia's Entire 1998 FIFA World Cup Squad Invited to World Cup Final in Moscow - CFF

Croatia's Entire 1998 FIFA World Cup Squad Invited to World Cup Final in Moscow - CFF

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - The Croatian Football Federation (CFF) has invited the entire Croatia squad and coaching staff, who claimed the third place at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, to this year's World Cup final between Croatia and France, the CFF said via its official website on Thursday. 13 Jul 2018
Huge Screen to Be Installed Near Eiffel Tower, to Broadcast World Cup Final Live

Huge Screen to Be Installed Near Eiffel Tower, to Broadcast World Cup Final Live

PARIS, July 12 (Sputnik) - Paris authorities will install a huge screen near the Eiffel Tower that will broadcast live the 2018 FIFA World Cup final between France and Croatia. 13 Jul 2018
England Legend Charlton Says Proud of Current Team, Head Coach Southgate

England Legend Charlton Says Proud of Current Team, Head Coach Southgate

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - Legendary England midfielder and 1966 World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton said on Thursday that he was proud of the national team's performance at this summer's tournament as well as of their head coach Gareth Southgate. 13 Jul 2018
Ex-Russia Midfielder Says Modric Best Player at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Ex-Russia Midfielder Says Modric Best Player at 2018 FIFA World Cup

MOSCOW, July 12 (Sputnik) - Former Russia midfielder Andrei Karyaka said on Thursday that Croatia midfielder and captain Luka Modric was the best player at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 13 Jul 2018
Lovren demands to be recognised as "one of the best defenders in the world"

Lovren demands to be recognised as "one of the best defenders in the world"

Dejan Lovren reckons he should be recognised as one of the best defenders in the world after Croatia's 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-finals. 12 Jul 2018

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