Croatia were completing a UEFA sanction after a swastika symbol was carved into the pitch during a Euro 2016 qualifier against Italy over three years ago.
October 13, 2018Modric, 33, testified in June last year over the details of his 2008 transfer from Dinamo to Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.
October 3, 2018Luka Modric is now a serious contender for the Ballon D'Or next year after his inspirational displays in Russia.
July 16, 2018The full-time whistle at the Luzhniki Stadium has sounded and France have beaten Croatia 4-2 in a memorable final.
July 15, 2018Will Les Blues lose their second successive major final or will the fatigued Vatreni fall at the final hurdle?
July 15, 2018Croatia's captain has also overcome the challenge of a relatively fragile physique to become one of the world's best players.
July 14, 2018In early June, a mini-World Cup was organised for children attending football schools in Belgrade
July 13, 2018Van Basten said that Croatia have good players who fight until the last minute, stressing that the influence of the 32-year-old midfielder Modric has been extraordinary.
July 13, 2018Croatia have grown used to beating the odds, and will relish the role of underdogs once more.
July 12, 2018"We were the better team in all aspects of the game," said Dalic.
July 12, 2018Some stores closed early to enable employees to watch the match, with various concerts, plays and cinema screenings cancelled.
July 12, 2018Goals from Ivan Perisic and Mario Mandzukic ended England's run. Croatia now take on France in the final.
July 12, 2018On Wednesday, Croatia will confront England at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium for a place in the final on July 15.
July 9, 2018Croatia were the fancied team, but Russia made life difficult for their opponents and in the end, a shootout decided the outcome of the tie.
July 8, 2018Rival goalkeepers Danijel Subasic and Kasper Schmeichel were outstanding on the night as they made a number of penalty saves.
July 2, 2018Lionel Messi's World Cup dream seems even more elusive after Argentina's latest setback.
June 22, 2018The 30-year-old Kalinic has made over 40 appearances for the Croatian national side.
June 18, 2018