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Croatia Secure Euro 2024 Ticket, France Held By Greece | Football News

22Nov

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Croatia Secure Euro 2024 Ticket, France Held By Greece | Football News

[ad_1] Croatia clinched the final automatic qualifying spot for Euro 2024 on Tuesday as Wales were forced to settle for a play-off place, while France had to come from behind to draw in Greece. Semi-finalists at the World Cup 12 months ago, Croatia knew they would qualify for next year's European Championship in Germany with a win against Armenia in Zagreb, but any slip-up would have allowed Wales to leapfrog them into second place in Group D. In the end it was a header two minutes before half-time by Ante Budimir that gave Croatia a 1-0 win to take them through, while Wales could only draw 1-1 with already-qualified Turkey in Cardiff.Croatia's prospects of automatic qualification had appeared in doubt when they lost to both Turkey and Wales in October, but they become the 21st and final...

Manchester City Announce Signing Of Croatia Midfielder Mateo Kovacic | Football News

28Jun

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Manchester City Announce Signing Of Croatia Midfielder Mateo Kovacic | Football News

[ad_1] Mateo Kovacic joins Manchester City© TwitterManchester City on Tuesday announced they had completed the signing of Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea following the loss of captain Ilkay Gundogan. The treble winners said the 29-year-old had signed a four-year contract after the clubs reportedly agreed an initial fee of 25 million pounds ($32 million), with a potential 5 million pounds in add-ons. Kovacic joins Pep Guardiola's side after five years at Chelsea, where he won the Champions League and Europa League and made 221 appearances.He is City's first signing of the transfer window and his arrival compensates for the departure of Gundogan, who joined Barcelona on a free transfer on Monday after seven years at the club."This is a brilliant move for me and I cannot wait ...

‘We Need Him’: Croatia Coach Asks Luka Modric To Postpone Retirement | Football News

19Jun

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‘We Need Him’: Croatia Coach Asks Luka Modric To Postpone Retirement | Football News

[ad_1] File image of Luka Modric© AFPCroatia coach Zlatko Dalic on Monday appealed to star midfielder Luka Modric to stay amid growing speculation the captain will retire from international football. Dalic's comments came a day after Croatia lost 5-4 on penalties to Spain in the Nations League final in Rotterdam. "We need him, this is a generation that still did not complete the job," Dalic told reporters after returning to Zagreb. The Real Madrid player famously led Croatia to a second-place finish at the 2018 World Cup and third place at last year's tournament in Qatar.Croatia had been chasing their first ever major trophy against a Spain team Modric, 37, knows inside out.On Monday, front pages across Croatia ran pictures of the dejected midfielder following the nail-biting defeat."It ...

Spain Snatch Nations League Glory On Penalties Against Croatia | Football News

19Jun

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Spain Snatch Nations League Glory On Penalties Against Croatia | Football News

[ad_1] Dani Carvajal chipped home a Panenka penalty to win Spain the Nations League on Sunday, with a 5-4 shoot-out victory over Croatia, after a tense match finished 0-0 following extra-time. Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon denied Lovro Mayer and Bruno Petkovic from the spot, before Carvajal cheekily chipped home to earn La Roja their first trophy since Euro 2012 and break Croatian hearts. Zlatko Dalic's side, runners-up at the World Cup in 2018 and third in 2022, have never won a major trophy and were hoping Nations League success would cap a glittering international career for captain Luka Modric, who played his 166th international game.The victory is a confidence boost for new Spain coach Luis de la Fuente after heavy criticism in March after a defeat by Scotland in Euro 2024 qualifying....

Luka Modric’s Croatia Aiming For First Trophy Against Boosted Spain | Football News

17Jun

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Luka Modric’s Croatia Aiming For First Trophy Against Boosted Spain | Football News

[ad_1] Luka Modric has been Croatia's driving force on the way to Sunday's Nations League final, where they could earn their first ever major trophy against a Spain team he knows inside out. Questions surround the veteran midfielder, 37, over his future both in international football and at club level with Real Madrid, with his contract set to end this month. Before resolving them, Croatia captain Modric is aiming to lead his country, with a population of only four million people, to glory in Rotterdam at De Kuip.The Balkan nation has consistently over-performed on the world stage over the past 25 years, starting with their third place finish at the 1998 World Cup.They followed that up by reaching the 2018 World Cup final, where they were beaten by France, and again finished third in Qat...

Croatia Stun Hosts Netherlands To Reach Nations League Final | Football News

15Jun

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Croatia Stun Hosts Netherlands To Reach Nations League Final | Football News

[ad_1] Bruno Petkovic and Luka Modric struck in extra time to fire Croatia into the Nations League final with a 4-2 victory over hosts the Netherlands on Wednesday. Zlatko Dalic's side, who reached the World Cup semi-finals last year, moved a step closer to earning their first ever trophy and demonstrated once again they are extra-time specialists. Andrej Kramaric and Mario Pasalic netted in the second half after Donyell Malen sent the Dutch ahead, but Noa Lang snatched a 96th-minute equaliser to force an additional half hour.However Petkovic got away from Frenkie de Jong and drilled home from outside the box to decisively put Croatia ahead eight minutes into extra time, and Modric wrapped up the win with a penalty.The Nations League represents one of the last chances for Croatia's elder...

Netherlands vs Croatia, Nations League, Semi-Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

14Jun

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Netherlands vs Croatia, Nations League, Semi-Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

[ad_1] Netherlands will be taking on Croatia in the first semi-final match of the UEFA Nations League on Thursday at Stadion Feijenoord, Rotterdam. Netherlands finished at the top of Group 4 points table in League A, with a total of five victories out of six matches. On the other hand, Croatia stood number one in the Group 1 points table with four wins out of six. The winner of this clash will be facing either Spain or Italy in the summit clash of the tournament on Monday (IST).When will the Netherlands vs Croatia, Nations League, Semi-Final match be played?The Netherlands vs Croatia, Nations League, Semi-Final match will be played on Thursday, June 15 (IST).Where will the Netherlands vs Croatia, Nations League, Semi-Final match be played?The Netherlands vs Croatia, Nations League, Semi-...

Spain Make Winning Start As Croatia Held In Euro 2024 Qualifying | Football News

26Mar

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Spain Make Winning Start As Croatia Held In Euro 2024 Qualifying | Football News

[ad_1] Spain won 3-0 against a Norway side missing the injured Erling Haaland in the opening round of Euro 2024 qualifiers Saturday, while Wales snatched a stoppage-time equaliser to frustrate Croatia. Dani Olmo turned in Alejandro Balde's driven low cross on 13 minutes in Malaga and Joselu scored twice on his Spain debut to give new coach Luis de la Fuente a victory in his first match in charge. Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga pulled off a brilliant reflex stop to deny Fredrik Aursnes and clawed another effort off the line on his first start for Spain since October 2020.Alexander Sorloth then volleyed wide before Espanyol striker Joselu came off the bench and bagged a quick-fire double -- heading in his first and sweeping home a rebound for the second."I still can't believe it," sa...

Watch: This Croatian Restaurant Offers One Pot Meals Cooked By Robotic Chefs

18Feb

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Watch: This Croatian Restaurant Offers One Pot Meals Cooked By Robotic Chefs

[ad_1] The rapid advancement of technology has prompted us to think that robots might soon take over humans. While some of our day-to-day tasks have been automated, one thing that we still prefer to do manually, is cooking. Achieving the right blend of spices and ingredients to prepare a delicious dish is quite engaging and also serves as a hobby and profession for some. Most eateries employ skilled chefs to serve delicious dishes, but one eatery in Croatia's Zagreb has taken a different approach. The restaurant serves one pot meals that are prepared by robotic cookers following recipes designed by human chefs. Yes, you heard it right.Also read: Watch: McDonald's Opens First Restaurant Without Employees In US; Internet ReactsThe robotic restaurant named BOTS&POTS Sci-Food bistro offe...

Croatian World Cup Star Dejan Lovren Rejects Accusations Of Fascism | Football News

7Jan

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Croatian World Cup Star Dejan Lovren Rejects Accusations Of Fascism | Football News

[ad_1] Dejan Lovren, a centre back who has rejoined Lyon in France, on Friday denied he sang fascist songs after Croatian victories in the World Cup or made homophobic tweets. "I was attacked," the 33-year-old former Liverpool player told AFP in an interview in Lyon, where he also played from 2010-13. "They distort in a negative way at once without referring to the right song. This has nothing to do with fascism." "For me, it is a patriotic song about my country, which means that I love my country."A video appeared after Croatia eliminated Brazil on penalties in the quarter-finals in Qatar, showing the players singing in the changing room with Lovren and Marcelo Brozovic of Inter Milan at the centre.Lovren raised his right arm as they began singing along to a recording.Some viewers clai...