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Croatia fan is 'BITTEN by another supporter' during a melee for a player's shirt after Italy draw - with German police investigating
25/06/24 17:33
German police are believed to be investigating an incident which saw a Croatia fan bitten by another supporter in a fight for Luke Ivanusec's match shirt, according to reports. Zlatko Dalic's side saw their hopes of making it through the group stages at Euro 2024 all but snuffed out on Monday evening, after Italy's Mattia Zaccagni's added time equaliser cancelled out Luka Modric's opener moments before time. Croatia will now have to keep a close eye on the best-placed teams currently third in their group, after defeat to Spain and a draw with Albania left the side with just two points. ...read
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic RAGES that referee 'tore us apart' and makes outlandish claim that official 'wasn't designated the match by chance' after Italy's heartbreaking last-second equaliser
25/06/24 11:51Dalic's side seemed all but set to progress to the knockout stages of the European Championship after Luka Modric had fired them into the lead in the 55th minute.Croatia 1-1 Italy: Super-sub Mattia Zaccagni scores late equaliser to book Azzurri's place in the last-16 at Euro 2024... after Luka Modric scored just 32 seconds after his penalty miss
24/06/24 21:04MATT BARLOW IN LEIPZIG: Zlatko Dalic's side had looked to be heading into the last-16 after Luka Modric scored for Croatia in the second-half, just moments after missing a menalty.Euro 2024 - Group B RECAP: Score team, news and updates as Mattia Zaccagni's STUNNING 98th-minute equaliser sends holders Italy through and leaves Croatia on the brink
24/06/24 17:00Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Spain take on Albania and Croatia meet Italy in their final game of Group B.UEFA bans Albanian forward Mirlind Daku for two games after 'inciting fans to chant 'f*** Macedonia' and 'f*** Serbs' with a megaphone', in the aftermath of 2-2 draw with Croatia
23/06/24 16:26UEFA has banned Albanian player Mirlind Daku on Sunday for two games at Euro 2024, after leading fans in nationalist chants. Daku has since apologised on social media.Albania star issues statement after being caught leading fans' chants of 'F*** Macedonia' with a megaphone... as UEFA launches TWO investigations after Serbia's threat to QUIT the Euros
21/06/24 06:40Daku's statement came after UEFA launched two investigations into alleged incidents around Albania's 2-2 draw with Croatia on Wednesday, which led to Serbia's threat to pull out of the tournament.The 16-year-old star of the Euros doing his homework between games: Lamine Yamal is the wonderkid with a secret - and now expectation is rising
19/06/24 16:00MATT BARLOW: Yamal is supremely gifted and yet the real secret to making this abundance of natural talent work in elite international football at the age of 16 is his temperament.Croatia 2-2 Albania - Euro 2024: Result and reaction as 95th-minute Albania equaliser levels it up after Luka Modric and Co thought they'd won it with two goals in three minutes
19/06/24 11:45Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for Croatia vs Albania for all the build-up, live score and action from the group stage of Euro 2024.PLAYER RATINGS: Which Spain star led by example? What teenager lived up to the hype? And who is the Croatia midfielder that had 'a poor game'
15/06/24 18:47JOE BERNSTEIN IN BERLIN: Spain kicked off their Euro 2024 campaign underway in style after thrashing Croatia 3-0 in Berlin, with Alvaro Morata, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Carvajal all netting.Croatia striker Bruno Petkovic's goal is ruled out for ENCROACHMENT in Euro 2024 clash with Spain... as fans are left in disbelief that the penalty was given to begin with!
15/06/24 18:17Petkovic had seen his spot-kick saved by Unai Simon but was assisted by Ivan Perisic for the rebound, but his team-mate was penalised for entering the box early after a VAR check.Spain 3-0 Croatia: La Roja kick off Euro 2024 campaign in style and silence doubters with thumping victory... as they take crucial three points in group of death
15/06/24 17:56MATT BARLOW IN BERLIN: Croatia were sliced open by the Spanish, who are more purposeful under boss De la Fuente. They retain all the technical artistry but can be more direct.Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal becomes the YOUNGEST player in history to feature at the European Championships.... as he's picked to start against Croatia in Germany
15/06/24 15:22At 16 years and 338, the winger has broken yet another record as he's become the youngest player to feature in the Euros having been named in Spain's XI against Croatia.Spain 3-0 Croatia - Euro 2024 RECAP: Live score and updates as three-time winners get campaign off to perfect start
15/06/24 14:30Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for Spain vs Croatia for all the build-up, live score and action from the Group stage of Euro 2024.Supercomputer predicts who is most likely to crash out of Euro 2024 early with current holders Italy among the tournament favourites in the most danger - but should England fans be concerned?
14/06/24 15:02Euro 2024 is here and many will be looking at their nation's path to the final. But for some there appears to be serious cause for concern that they will not make it out of the group stage.Cristiano Ronaldo is set to feature in his SIXTH Euros while Olivier Giroud has confirmed his international retirement after this summer's showpiece... the big stars set to play in their last European Championship
14/06/24 15:00Advances in sports science and lifestyle choices mean some of the continent's finest can enjoy longer careers but everything comes to an end eventually.The future King, a rock legend… and 'the world's sexiest football fan'! Who is YOUR country's most famous supporter at Euro 2024?
14/06/24 14:00Bar the few thousand lucky enough to be in the stadiums, fans will soon gather around their televisions in anticipation as they wait to see what their countries can achieve on the big stage.From a World Cup winner, to a Barcelona legend... to someone who played for Sussex County side Southwick FC! The playing careers of the 24 managers at Euro 2024 before they swapped the pitch for the dugout
14/06/24 12:31The cream of Europe's top stars head into the tournament looking to make their mark, but there's plenty that already have among the coaching staff in their playing careers.Euro 2024 kits ranked: France have gone retro, while Scotland have tapped into their tartan roots... but which team will have the best and worst shirts in Germany this summer?
13/06/24 21:06Most of these kits have already had their first outing in recent international breaks, with England first sporting their new look in friendlies against Brazil and Belgium in March.MARTIN KEOWN gives his expert verdict on EVERY team at Euro 2024, including 24 rising stars to watch and predicted standings for all six groups
13/06/24 01:00MARTIN KEOWN: With just under two days to go until the hosts kick off the tournament against Scotland in Germany, Euro 2024-mania has reached fever-pitch.EURO 2024 TEAM GUIDE: Spain will look to harness young talents in Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams - but face a struggle to bypass powerhouses Italy and Croatia
03/06/24 21:04After a fearsome qualifying campaign, in any other group Luis de la Fuente's side might have been the favourites, but have a path laced with landmines in the form of Italy and Croatia.FIFA World Rankings for all Euro 2024 teams... Gareth Southgate's Three Lions are favourite to lift the trophy HOWEVER two other teams rank higher on FIFA's list heading into the competition
03/06/24 12:02Excitement is building for the 2024 UEFA European Championship's as Germany are set to host the hotly anticipated tournament this month. Here is where all 24 teams rank with FIFA,Euro 2024 squad deadline day: When Gareth Southgate and Co will have to submit their final squad lists for Germany this summer
03/06/24 09:24The countdown for Euro 2024 is well and truly on as the final pieces of the puzzle are being put together. So when will the final squads be named? Here is everything you need to know.Euro 2024 kits revealed: How each nation will look in their swanky new home and away strips when they step out on the pitch for this summer's tournament in Germany
22/04/24 12:25Once the club football season ends, there is just the small matter of a European Championship for football fans to get their teeth in to.Former Premier League flop and World Cup star signs contract worth less than £1 to return to his boyhood club... and his task is to win them a first title in 19 years!
03/01/24 17:30The forward, who spent two seasons with Blackburn Rovers back between 2009 and 2011, has led a journeyman career and graced some of Europe's biggest clubs.Wales 1-1 Turkey: Dragons head for Euro 2024 play-offs after being held in Cardiff as Yusuf Yazici's equaliser from the spot cancels out Neco Williams' early opener... but bullish Rob Page backs his side to qualify the hard way
21/11/23 21:43WALES 1-1 TURKEY - TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: For 36 minutes, Wales' dream of qualifying for a third consecutive major tournament was tantalisingly close.Luka Modric is unhappy about his reduced role at Real Madrid as he admits it's a 'strange feeling' but vows to 'work hard' to win back his place
08/09/23 09:53Luka Modric has admitted that it was a 'strange feeling' to lose his regular starting role at Real Madrid, after three consecutive games starting on the bench.Al-Nassr 4-2 Shabab Al-Ahli: Cristiano Ronaldo's side reach the Asian Champions League group stage in dramatic fashion by scoring THREE last-gasp goals in their qualifying tie
22/08/23 20:19AL-NASSR 4-2 SHABAB AL-AHLI: Al-Nassr began the clash at Al-Awwal Park well, with Anderson Talisca opening the scoring after just 11 minutes when he was set up by new recruit Marcelo Brozovic.Man City have agreed a £78m fee for Josko Gvardiol at long last, but who is the Croatian wonderkid looking to follow in the footsteps of Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic in the Premier League?
04/08/23 20:55Manchester City are a club almost intrinsically linked with enormous riches in the modern game, but surprisingly they don't really throw around their weight in the transfer marketManchester City 'are facing pressure from THREE Premier League rivals' to finalise £86m Josko Gvardiol deal with 'Man United, Chelsea and Liverpool all waiting in the wings to pounce'
31/07/23 16:32Pep Guardiola's side have been linked with the £86million defender for some time, with Leipzig giving City a deadline of August 12 to execute a deal for him.Mateo Kovacic insists Josko Gvardiol 'is ready' to take the next step and join him at Manchester City
30/07/23 21:35JACK GAUGHAN: City are negotiating with RB Leipzig for the 21-year-old defender, valued at around £86million by his club, who want talks concluded before the season starts.Man City receive Josko Gvardiol transfer deadline as RB Leipzig want record £86m deal concluded by start of Premier League season
27/07/23 23:18JACK GAUGHAN IN SEOUL: City had identified the Croatia international as a primary target months ago and the central defender is keen to seal a switch to the Etihad Stadium.Man City have 'no agreement' in place for Josko Gvardiol claims RB Leipzig chief Max Eberl...with the treble winners keen to seal record-breaking £90m deal for the Croatian defender
21/07/23 14:15RB Leipzig have claimed their has been no agreement with Manchester City over Josko Gvardiol, despite reports the defender is about to join the club.Tite is refreshed, recharged and ready for a new challenge after waving goodbye to Brazil having conquered South America... now the Premier League could be next in his sights
06/07/23 18:50EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY SAMI MOKBEL: Tite has won all there is to win back in his native Brazil. But his competitive juices are urging him to try something different. To exit his comfort zone.Glen Johnson singles out the one player Chelsea will regret selling this summer... and warns it will be 'EMBARRASSING' if huge clear-out backfires for Blues
05/07/23 07:40A number of stars have left Chelsea this summer as Todd Boehly and Mauricio Pochettino oversee a major clear-out following last season's disappointing campaign in the Premier League.Erling Haaland poses with the 'World Cup's sexiest fan' Ivana Knoll as the Man City star holidays in Ibiza - with former Miss Croatia, who boasts 3.3MILLION followers, relaxing after causing a stir at Nations League final
30/06/23 19:31Both Haaland and Knoll beamed as they struck a pose beachside, no doubt enjoying the sunshine at the recently-launched Balearic hotspot on Friday afternoon.Josko Gvardiol is Pep Guardiola's 'absolute dream' player! RB Leipzig want £86m and though he was embarrassed by Lionel Messi at the World Cup, Man City can build their defence around him for a DECADE
27/06/23 19:00It is a little ironic that Josko Gvardiol, labelled by his Croatia manager as 'the world's best centre' back aged just 22, is perhaps best known for 12 seconds of embarrassment against Lionel Messi.Man City are ready to step up their bid to sign £86m-rated Josko Gvardiol with Pep Guardiola eyeing the RB Leipzig defender as Aymeric Laporte's replacement
25/06/23 16:43Leipzig want around £86million for the 21-year-old. Previous club Dinamo Zagreb are understood to have a sell-on clause of around 20 per cent.Euro Under-21 round-up: Abel Ruiz scores tournament's FASTEST-EVER goal as Spain beat Croatia to qualify for knock-outs, with Portugal on the brink of elimination following Netherlands draw
24/06/23 23:50In what was a tightly-contested game, Ruiz, of Braga, raced from kick-off to stun his opponents, who are now out of the competition. Spain will now fight it out with Ukraine to win Group B.Luka Modric is 'targeting Euro 2024' as his 'last dance' - at the age of 38 - with Croatia star 'vowing NOT to retire from international football' after Nations League shoot-out defeat by Spain
20/06/23 07:42The Real Madrid star, who will turn 38 in September, wore a pained expression as Croatia were beaten 5-4 in a penalty shootout in defeat by Spain, raising questions of his future in international football.'World Cup's sexiest fan' Ivana Knoll cheers on Croatia in Nations League final as she watches their heartbreaking defeat by Spain on penalties in Rotterdam
18/06/23 23:18Croatian model Ivana Knoll was cheering on her country during the Nations League final in Rotterdam - after making a name for herself at the World Cup last year.Croatia 0-0 Spain (0-0 AET, 4-5 pens) - Nations League final RECAP: Dani Carvajal is the hero for La Roja as he scores winning penalty after tense stalemate
18/06/23 17:45Croatia take on Spain on Sunday evening in the Nations League final, with veteran midfielder Luka Modric looking to inspire his country to their first ever major international trophy.DANNY MURPHY: I'm rooting for Croatia to win the Nations League to cap Luka Modric's amazing career... the Real Madrid icon is the ideal person for Jude Bellingham to emulate
18/06/23 10:47DANNY MURPHY: I wish Luka Modric good luck on Sunday as he tries to cap an incredible career with a first major trophy for Croatia, against Spain in the Nations League final.Holland 2-4 Croatia (AET): Bruno Petkovic and Luka Modric strike in extra-time as Zlatko Dalic's men win THRILLER in Rotterdam to reach Nations League final
14/06/23 21:27Croatia scored twice in extra time to beat the Netherlands 4-2 in their Nations League semi-final in Rotterdam on Wednesday and advance to Sunday's decider.Newcastle United 'consider £31m swoop for Inter Milan's Marcelo Brozovic' with the Croatian midfielder boosting Eddie Howe's squad if they qualify for the Champions League next season
26/04/23 05:36Brozovic, who has also been linked with Barcelona and Liverpool, has a contract at the San Siro until 2026, having played 318 games and scored 30 times for the clubTRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL COLUMN: Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle chase 16-year-old Croatian wonderkid, Aubameyang wants a Barcelona return and Xavi is willing to sacrifice Raphinha
24/04/23 13:00TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL: Simon Jones will be giving you insight, news and the latest chat from across the globe on all the deals taking shape ahead of this summer's transfer window.Croatia 1-1 Wales: Substitute Nathan Broadhead taps in at the back post to stun Luka Modric and Co and rescue a point on his debut as Rob Page's side begin life after Gareth Bale with a superb draw
25/03/23 21:42Rob Page's gamble proved inspired move with one of the replacements, Ipswich Town's Broadhead, becoming the 93rd-minute the saviour on his international debut for the side.Euro 2024 qualifying RECAP: Sub Nathan Broadhead rescues a point for Wales in Croatia as he scores a dramatic late equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw... while Spain coast past Norway 3-0 in Malaga
25/03/23 18:31Read how Sportsmail covered the action in the live blog for the Euro 2024 qualifiers on Saturday night, including Croatia versus Wales and Spain versus Norway.'I repeat for the 100th time, I hope and believe I will stay at Real Madrid': Luka Modric dismisses suggestions he could join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr and reveals he wants to finish his career at The Bernabeu
25/03/23 15:38The midfielder has been linked with a lucrative move to the Saudi Arabian side amid suggestions that he could reunite with his former Real team-mate Ronaldo.Cristiano Ronaldo is a problem for Roberto Martinez, will France be derailed by tension in their camp and can Gareth Southgate get one last tune out of England? 10 TALKING POINTS ahead of Euro 2024 qualifying getting underway this week
23/03/23 09:31Next summer's tournament takes place in Germany, with Hansi Flick's side having qualified already by virtue of being hosts, and 53 teams are preparing their quest to join them.Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea are ALL hoping to sign RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol in the summer... with Pep Guardiola's side leading the race for the Croatian World Cup star
08/03/23 10:26The talented centre back is one of the most highly coveted players in Europe after starring for Croatia at the Qatar World Cup last year.Manchester City 'are interested in Mateo Kovacic as an alternative to Jude Bellingham' with Pep Guardiola planning to overhaul his midfield amid uncertainty over Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva
28/02/23 11:37And, according to the Telegraph , the situation with Kovacic has alerted Manchester City with boss Pep Guardiola understood to be a big fan of the 28-year-old Croatian midfielder.Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren announces his international retirement at 33 in emotional letter after 'beautiful and incredible journey' that brought him 78 caps and a runners-up medal from the 2018 World Cup with Croatia
23/02/23 13:33In an open letter to fans, Lovren described his announcement as 'somber news', and spoke of the emotion he had gone through in deciding to hang up his boots for his country.Balkan brilliance! Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, coveted centre-back Josko Gvardiol and top keeper Jan Oblak all hail from the region… so would a modern-day Yugoslavia XI be world beaters?
12/02/23 10:13From top-class players such as Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic to Croatia's run all the way to the 2018 World Cup final, the Balkans are unquestionably a hotbed for footballing talent.Luka Modric is 'told he must RETIRE from international duty if he is to sign a new contract at Real Madrid'... as the Spanish giants hand the Croatian an ULTIMATUM on his future with his current deal set to expire this summer
07/02/23 15:48This is reportedly a non-negotiable condition and would see Modric - who has been a talismanic figure in Croatia's success at major tournaments over recent years - hang up his boots for his nation.Barcelona 'offer Franck Kessie to Inter Milan' - just SIX MONTHS after the midfielder's summer arrival - as they seek a swap deal for Croatian Marcelo Brozovic... but the Italians are 'uncertain about the move'
15/01/23 10:32Former AC Milan midfielder Kessie only joined Barca from AC Milan in July, six months ago, but the Spanish giants are already looking to move him on.Croatian World Cup star Josko Gvardiol reveals Liverpool is his 'dream club', but he intends to stay at RB Leipzig until the end of the season... as he admits he came 'close' to joining Chelsea in the summer
07/01/23 10:47Gvardiol starred for Croatia at the World Cup, helping his nation finish third in Qatar, and is viewed as one of the hottest prospects in European football.Southampton confirm the £6m signing of Croatian international Mislav Orsic from Dinamo Zagreb... with the striker set to bring a much-needed goal threat to Nathan Jones' struggling side
06/01/23 17:53It comes as a boost for Nathan Jones as he attempts to steer the club away from the bottom of the Premier League with the Saints landing Mislav Orsic on a two-and-a-half year deal.The striker that benched Ronaldo, a Frenchman offered to Bayern before his stellar showing, and an American who needs to play... the stars that could use their World Cup displays to earn a transfer
29/12/22 04:07After a World Cup full of exciting moments, heightened drama, and individual brilliance, its time to see which teams are going to take a swing at players who stood out in Qatar.Chelsea are ready to accelerate their long-term interest in Celtic right back Josip Juranovic after Reece James limped off against Bournemouth - with Croatian World Cup star potentially available for as little as £8m
28/12/22 08:48Blues star James was forced off on his long awaited return to action from the knee injury that kept him sidelined for three months and ruled him out of the World Cup.Cody Gakpo is on Man United's radar, Sofyan Amrabat could be heading to Liverpool... and Alexis Mac Allister has put himself in the shop window! 10 players who look destined for big-money moves after impressing at the Qatar World Cup
25/12/22 13:47Before being dumped out of the World Cup, a number of stars produced scintillating displays and put themselves in the shop window, meaning they could be in line for big-money transfers next year.Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren is accused of singing a Nazi-collaborators' fascist anthem, equated to 'Sieg heil', but REFUSES to apologise for behaviour at post-World Cup party
22/12/22 07:41Lovren and Marcelo Brozovic - who was seen making what appeared to be a gun gesture - were filmed partying back in their homeland after Croatia's elimination from the World Cup in Qatar.Destiny fulfilled for Messi, Ronaldo's reputation in tatters, Mbappe doing everything but win and agony for England and Brazil: Against a backdrop of death and discrimination, the most evocative images from the Qatar 2022 World Cup
21/12/22 22:00It was a truly extraordinary World Cup both on and off the field that culminated in Lionel Messi and Argentina's fairytale victory over France in a classic final.Morocco stun the world, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann excel, while Cristiano Ronaldo's reputation takes a massive hit and Budweiser have a nightmare tournament... Sportsmail's WINNERS and LOSERS from the 2022 Qatar World Cup
21/12/22 22:00For the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mexico and Budweiser, it has been a tournament to forget. Here Sportsmail takes a look at the winners and losers to come out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.Real Madrid 'are eyeing up a deal for Croatia's World Cup star Josko Gvardiol, who is keen on a move' to the European champions... but Chelsea are among several Premier League sides interested in the centre-back
21/12/22 11:37Centre half Gvardiol, 20, impressed for Croatia as they finished third at the Qatar World Cup, losing out to eventual winners Argentina in the semi-final, and Real Madrid are now said to be keen on him.Argentina gave Lionel Messi the prize he craved and Morocco created history... while France fell agonisingly short and England were left to rue what might have been: World Cup report card for the 16 teams to make the knockout stages
20/12/22 21:00In an unpredictable tournament from start to finish, England and Brazil both eased into the knockout stages, but then fell at the quarter-finals, while Morocco and Croatia made the semi-finals.Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe lead the line with FIFTEEN goals, Dominik Livakovic takes the gloves after knocking out Brazil, while England's conqueror Antoine Griezmann stars in midfield... but who else features in our World Cup team of the tournament?
19/12/22 19:00With 832 players included in their nation's squads for the tournament, 11 excelled themselves, with Lionel Messi stealing the spotlight with his seven goals and three assists in the tournament.REVEALED: Argentina will rise only to SECOND in new FIFA rankings despite winning the World Cup, with Morocco shooting up 11 places following their fairytale run as Germany fall below USA... while England will remain fifth
19/12/22 16:13Lionel Messi inspired his side to an historic triumph in Qatar, beating France on penalties to claim their first World Cup win since 1986 - yet Argentina are still behind Brazil in FIFA's rankings.Giant-killers Morocco and two other teams DOMINATE L'Equipe's team of the World Cup... but who is the ONLY England player selected in the French newspaper's top-rated XI?
19/12/22 08:58The inclusions of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe come as little surprise following their outstanding displays in Sunday's classic final between Argentina and France.FIFA 'are trying to cover up footage of Achraf Hakimi CONFRONTING Gianni Infantino' after Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off, with the Morocco defender 'frustrated with Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al-Jassim's performance in the game'
18/12/22 10:48Hakimi's Morocco side lost the game 2-1 to Croatia and tensions boiled over at full time with the African side frustrated with some of the decisions from Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al-Jassim.Walid Regragui says Morocco have proved they can go 'toe-to-toe' with the best after remarkable fourth-place finish at the World Cup... as he insists his team's success 'should inspire other African countries'
17/12/22 20:17The Moroccan coach Walid Regragui was full of praise for his players, whom he said 'gave everything' but just came up short against Croatia to finish fourth.'He will stay with us for a long time': Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic backs Luka Modric to continue international career after third-placed World Cup finish... despite the 37-year-old casting doubt over his chances of playing on until Euro 2024
17/12/22 20:07Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic wants superstar midfielder and national team captain Luka Modric to continue his international career despite being 37-years-old and considering his future.PLAYER RATINGS: Luka Modric pulled the strings in midfield in his final World Cup appearance, and Mislav Orsic produced a moment of magic to lead Croatia to victory over Morocco in the third-place play-off
17/12/22 19:01GERRY COX: Achraf Dari cancelled out Josko Gvardiol's opener, as both sides founds the target within nine minutes. It was left to Mislav Orsic to provide the decisive moment.'Celebrating like they won the bloody tournament!' Croatia are branded 'EMBARRASSING' by fans for their wild reaction to finishing third at the World Cup, after the country's entire bench sprinted onto the pitch to celebrate win over Morocco
17/12/22 18:09Celebrations followed after the win over Morocco, with the Croatia players and staff sprinting onto the pitch in delight before being presented with bronze medals.Morocco goalkeeper Bono comes INCHES away from scoring a disastrous own-goal in their World Cup third-place playoff as he mishits a pass out from the back and almost gifts Croatia an early goal
17/12/22 17:50The 31-year-old 'keeper was attempting to play out from the back when he got a left-footed pass all wrong and saw the ball veering towards his own net.'He's absolutely insane!': Mislav Orsic sends fans into a frenzy after scoring a 'goal of the tournament contender' in Croatia's World Cup third-place play-off match against Morocco
17/12/22 16:55Fans have hailed Mislav Orsic's deft lob as one of the goals of the tournament in Croatia's third place play-off clash against Morocco.Croatia and Morocco collide to decide who will finish third place in the World Cup in Qatar... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
17/12/22 11:43Both nations would have loved to have taken part in Sunday's final, but after defeats to Argentina and France respectively, they will take part in the match that no fan wants to see their countries take part in.Croatia 2-1 Morocco: Mislav Orsic's first-half beauty is enough to seal third place at the World Cup for the Croats as the Atlas Lions fall to another defeat after their heroic giant-killings in Qatar
17/12/22 11:01OLIVER HOLT AT THE KHALIFA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM: Morocco have been defying expectations throughout this tournament and they did it again here.WORLD CUP RECAP: All the latest news and updates ahead of epic final between Argentina and France... as Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 to clinch third place in Qatar
17/12/22 08:22Follow Sportsmail's live blog for all the latest World Cup news and updates, as Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 to clinch third place in Qatar...while we build up to Sunday's final between Argentina and France.'One day I'll tell my kids I faced the best player in history': Josko Gvardiol breaks silence after falling victim to Lionel Messi's stunning assist in Croatia's World Cup exit... as he claims the PSG star 'plays differently' for Argentina
16/12/22 16:09The Croatian - ranked as one of the best young defenders in the world - was taught a football lesson by Messi who produced arguably the assist of the tournament in a 3-0 victory for Argentina.Morocco take on Croatia to decide who will finish third place in the World Cup in Qatar... but what time is kick-off? What TV channel is it on? What is their head-to-head record? And what is the team news?
15/12/22 16:01Croatia will take on Morocco in the third place play-off at the World Cup on Saturday. With the match approaching, we takes you through all you need to know.
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- Conor McGregor brutally SACKS Mike Perry from his bare-knuckle boxing promotion after the ex-UFC star's knockout defeat by Jake Paul
- Is this the world's most expensive football ticket? Real Madrid create 300 'Super VIP' seats - worth £210k per seat - as part of Bernabeu renovation
- Is this the most bizarre penalty decision EVER? Brazilian side Flamengo are awarded a late spot-kick after an opposition defender kicks a SECOND BALL
- 500-1 underdog Dan Brown admits he worries about his parents seeing him smoking after he was spotted sneaking a cigarette at The Open
- 500-1 underdog Dan Brown has miracle within reach as he looks to become Open champion despite late double-bogey on the final tee of a turbulent Troon day
- Everton 'offer Jarrad Branthwaite bonus incentive ahead of next season' - after Manchester United's attempt to lure centre back away from Goodison Park
- Napoli ready to increase offer for Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour after £8m bid was rejected... with Antonio Conte also keen to reunite with Romelu Lukaku again
- Oscar Piastri wins over F1 fans with sense of humour as he and Lando Norris lock out front row of grid at Hungarian Grand Prix
- Kobbie Mainoo shows off a fresh new haircut ahead of Man United pre-season return after midfielder's Euro 2024 final heartbreak in Germany
- Everton's new £110 Castore home shirt makes disastrous debut in pre-season friendly as the club badge falls off jersey during draw in Ireland against Sligo
- McIlroy's wife is nowhere to be seen at The Open as he misses the cut amid divorce U-turn - after golf star's struggles were blamed on 'messy' life
- Ferrari star Carlos Sainz BRUTALLY trolls ex-McLaren team-mate Lando Norris with paddock taunt over England's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain
- Manuel Ugarte and Man United could be a match made in heaven, with the PSG star a ready-made replacement for Casemiro
- Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods will have nightmares after exits from The Open... with game's giants cut down to size by torturous Troon
- Jude Bellingham is all smiles as he attends lavish party in London for launch of Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg's new drink days after Euro 2024 agony
- Lando Norris insists he doesn't need to 'act like an idiot' to beat Max Verstappen to F1 crown as the McLaren ace stars in Hungary practice
- Enzo Fernandez breaks cover as Argentina star is pictured for first time since sparking racism storm by singing controversial song
- Lando Norris 'expecting to win' Hungarian Grand Prix but pole star claims he does not need a victory to prove a point
- Marc Cucurella unveils bold new hairstyle to celebrate Spain beating England to win the Euros as Chelsea star lives up to promise
- Ollie Pope thanks 'lucky charm' Aaron Ramsdale as Arsenal star watches England batsman dropped twice on way to scoring 121 runs vs West Indies
- Fans left baffled as Aaron Ramsdale appears in commentary box at England's Test cricket match against West Indies What a surprise
- Runs in the family! Andrew Flintoff's son Rocky, 16, hits superb century for England's Under-19s against Sri Lanka - and marks first Test ton with fist-pump
- Man United fans stunned as Joshua Zirkzee reveals he went to school with another Red Devils star after signing for £36.5m from Bologna
- Luke Littler, 17, 'SPLITS with his girlfriend Eloise Milburn, 21,' - with darts sensation 'very upset' as relationship ends
- Danny Dyer reveals what it was really like in the England WAG camp during the Euros in Germany 'Friction' with families over playing time
- Former tennis No 1 Ana Ivanovic reveals the ONE thing she won't let her football legend husband Bastian Schweinsteiger do in their relationship
- The end of the 'sex contract': Former Barcelona star Marc Bartra and his model girlfriend Jessica Goicoechea 'split Couple had a 'sex deal'
- Man United fans call for Harry Maguire to be reinstated as captain as wholesome video of the England defender emerges from first day of pre-season
- Escape to Manhattan, changing his phone number and getting his marriage back on track... how McIlroy bounced back from the US Open
- EXCLUSIVEHow religion, a psychiatrist on 'speed dial' and Gordon Ramsay's daughter repaired Britain's greatest swimmer Adam Peaty
- Arsenal take bolstered squad for their pre-season tour of the United States... but Declan Rice and, Bukayo Saka will not join the Gunners
- Cole Palmer hits the gym just hours after England's Euro 2024 heartbreak as he begins preparations for the new season with Chelsea
- Harry Kane posts emotional farewell message to Gareth Southgate after England boss steps down, as the captain thanks him for 'helping the nation believe in our team'
- Three of Enzo Fernandez's French Chelsea team-mates unfollow him on Instagram after he filmed Argentina stars singing 'racist' song
- Emma Raducanu is flooded with comments about dating Carlos Alcaraz after his awkward response to a question about the Brit at his Wimbledon final
- Derek Chisora HEADBUTTS Deliveroo rider during shocking brawl over cyclist's refusal to dismount his bike close to busy London restaurant
- Kylian Mbappe is unveiled in front of 80,000 Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu and hails move to the 'club of my dreams'
- Inside Spain's Euro 2024 celebrations: A special meeting with the King, Lamine shows his best dance moves and Rodri chants 'Gibraltar is Spanish'
- Luke Littler crashes OUT in the first round of the World Matchplay after 10-6 defeat by three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen
- Casemiro lucky to escape without serious injury against Rosenborg after being on the receiving end of an awful challenge in Man United friendly
- Man United fans urge club to 'delete' bizarre social media post on Marcus Rashford as winger plays in the team's first pre-season friendly after Euro snub
- Carlos Alcaraz enjoys the 'perfect Sunday' as he dances to Dua Lipa on the heels of retaining his Wimbledon title - and watching Spain beat England!
- Marc Cucurella performs rendition of his own chant after hitting back at criticism from Gary Neville during joyous Spanish celebrations
- Paddy Pimblett wildly celebrates England's crushing Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain - as Liverpool-born UFC star screams 'f***ing get in' to English fans
- Michael Schumacher's brother, and former Formula One driver, Ralf, comes out as he shares picture with his partner on social media
- 'The worst kit we've ever had': Chelsea fans slam the club's new 'blue flame' inspired Nike home shirt... as the Blues hail a 'bold design'
- Furious Jude Bellingham fails to hide his anger as he kicks a drinks cooler after England's heartbreaking Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain
- Man United confirm £36.5m signing of Joshua Zirkzee, with Erik ten Hag's side paying MORE than his release clause to land their man
- Jack Grealish takes to Centre Court to watch men's Wimbledon final - before his England team-mates go on to lose toSpain in Euro 2024 showpiece
- Conor McGregor speaks out after Donald Trump's assassination attempt and hails former president Shocking scenes in Pennsylvania
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe sends HILARIOUS message to Man United star Luke Shaw ahead of England's Euro 2024 final against Spain Ahead of the final
- Kylian Mbappe set to be put on a 'Cristiano Ronaldo-style fitness plan' at Real Madrid as Los Blancos prepare for France captain's long-awaited arrival
- We're not afraid of England! Spain's media say Harry Kane 'never wins anything' and tell the Three Lions they will 'suffer' in tonight's Euro final
- EXCLUSIVE'It's written in the stars!': Posh England fan who went viral for her Mail Sport interview confident of England triumph in Euros final
- DEAR ENGLAND: On the biggest day of their careers, a message to the Three Lions squad from the people who know them best ahead of Euro 2024 final
- Harry Kane and Declan Rice's brothers generously treat England fans to a huge round of tequila shots in a German bar
- Barbora Krejcikova WINS Wimbledon women's singles title with breathless victory against Jasmine Paolini - as she survives remarkable comeback
- Lamine Yamal turns 17! Spain wonderkid enjoys lowkey birthday celebrations with his team-mates a day before Euro 2024 final
- EXCLUSIVEPosh England fan says she has been inundated with marriage proposals after going viral for her Mail Sport interview
- 'Queen' Jasmine Paolini is the 'lioness who NEVER gives up' as she prepares to make history in her first Wimbledon final
- England goes Ollie Watkins crazy after his dramatic Euro 2024 semi-final winner as the Aston Villa man is made the star of new advertising campaign
- Carlos Alcaraz hilariously backtracks on Euro 2024 final claim after Spaniard is BOOED by Wimbledon crowd following semi-final victory
- EXCLUSIVERevealed: Manchester United icon Eric Cantona explains why he was seen walking a GOAT in south London ahead of the Euros
- Sadio Mane, 32, celebrates with his teenage wife after she graduates from school in Senegal... six months after ex-Liverpool star's arranged marriage
- Jadon Sancho returns to Man United training after calling a truce with Erik ten Hag 10 months on from fallout that saw star eat and train on his own
- EXCLUSIVEEngland fan goes viral for her Mail Sport interview which attracts over 25 million views... as Three Lions supporters react to her wholesome message
- Revealed: Spain star Lamine Yamal's mischievous plot to troll Kylian Mbappe after beating France atEuro 2024 - and what officials did to stop him
- Now the Germans are bitter about England! Euros hosts' press say the Three Lions 'cheated' their way to the final, as the Dutch turn on their players
- Zirkzee arrives in Manchester ahead of his medical on Friday, with Red Devils to pay MORE than his £34m release clause as they close in on De Ligt too
- Jimmy Anderson 'splits the G' as he sips a pint of Guinness alongside his England team-mates after bowing out of Test cricket
- How Ollie Watkins' mum's rant into a mic at a pub came TRUE - after England's goal hero was brought in from cold for semi winner Sent England through
- Turn off the phone this time! Former Chelsea star Ian Maatsen leaves Euro 2024 after playing ZERO minutes Had to cancel holiday
- Darwin Nunez may face a lengthy BAN following violent clashes with Colombia fans - after footage showed Liverpool star entering the stands and swinging punches
- England fans claim Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands was 'REVENGE' for Graham Taylor Defeat forced resignation
- Fans poke fun at England assistant Hasselbaink suddenly 'remembering he's Dutch' while celebrating Watkins' winner against the Netherlands
- Van Dijk calls for officials to be 'held accountable' for their decisions as he launches tirade on ref Zwayer for showing in Netherlands' defeat
- Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Palmer he'd set him up!
- Dutch fans FUME over dubious penalty decision in Euro 2024 semi loss to England - as new footage appears to show Saka handle the ball in build-up
- Atkinson takes SEVEN wickets on debut, before Crawley and Pope hit half-centuries to put England in command against West Indies
- EXCLUSIVERise of the Wimbledon WAG-fluencers! How tennis stars' girlfriends are becoming big figures - with better coverage than Netflix
- Luke Littler posts bizarre message to Lamine Yamal after 16-year-old Spain star becomes youngest scorer in Euros history After France win
- Lamine Yamal's hat-trick! Spanish star, 16, trolls Adrien Rabiot for a THIRD time after his side's victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals
- Is this the beginning of the end for Gary Lineker at the BBC? £1.35m-a-year presenter is SNUBBED for Gabby Logan to front new highlights show
- Novak Djokovic 'gets lucky AGAIN', tennis fans claim after opponent Alex de Minaur was forced to withdraw 'Easy' draw
- Morata injured by a SECURITY GUARD while celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 semi win as he's left visibly upset and clutching his knee ahead of final
- Mbappe admits he 'wasn't good' at Euro 2024 and labels his tournament a 'FAILURE' after France's exit - as he blames his poor form on one reason
- Pickford reveals ref stopped him from doing his 'process' during England's shootout win over Switzerland - as he blames his 'Mackem accent' for the mix-up!
- Fans react in horror to Rob Green's gruesome little finger as ex-England goalkeeper poses for picture ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final of Spain and France
- De Zerbi will 'publicly defend' Greenwood if he signs for Marseille - amid furious fan protests over proposed arrival of £27m Man United outcast
- Spain captain Alvaro Morata's furious wife opens fire at media, who branded him 'an embarrassment', after he threatened to quit on eve of Euros semi
- Everton 'reject Man United's £50m bid for Jarrad Branthwaite' and could force Red Devils to make a THIRD offer - with Toffees holding out for £70m
- Gary Lineker names his England XI to face the Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final as he suggests giving one star a first start in Germany
- 'Novak Djokovic was RIGHT!': BBC presenter Sara Thornton says 'jerks' in Wimbledon crowd 'booed him using Holger Rune chants as a disguise'
- Wimbledon feud erupts between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz's girlfriend as Morgan Riddle riles German during five-set defeat
- Nick Kyrgios slams his 'disrespectful' BBC colleague Andrew Castle for his Wimbledon commentary Reignites their feud
- BBC vs ITV! Gary Neville gets an earful from Roy Keane while Micah Richards offers a rousing team talk as the pundits go head to head in a game of six-a-side
- Hero to zero! Bukayo Saka impresses his England team-mates on the driving range... before tripping over his own bag in front of the whole squad
- EXCLUSIVECan YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball
- Is a BREATHING GURU the secret to England's new-found penalty success? Three Lions have hired a 'breath coach' for the Euros
- Katie Boulter watches her tennis star boyfriend Alex de Minaur surge into the quarter-finals on Court One - as she returns to Wimbledon
- Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics
- Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach
- Emotional Lewis Hamilton struggles to hold back tears after the Mercedes star secures record-breaking ninth victory at British Grand Prix
- Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland
- Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions
- Jadon Sancho shares heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka after England star banished Euro 2020 penalty demons to take Three Lions to semi-final
- Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt at Silverstone
- Inside England's secrets of the shootout: Jordan Pickford's 'cheat sheet', Steve Holland's detailed dossier and the key impact of a former Netherlands star
- England fans brand Ivan Toney 'the coolest man on the planet' for his incredible penalty technique - where he didn't even LOOK at the ball!
- Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England
- England fans hail Jordan Pickford's 's***housery masterclass' as he is spotted pulling faces to distract Switzerland's penalty takers
- Inside the life of Britain's next F1 star: Lando Norris on shying away from publicity - and why he's 'happy' when friends call him an 'absolute k**b'
- Jamie Carragher slams Southgate's decision to pick Trippier over 'world-class' Alexander-Arnold as England's right wing back against Switzerland
- Emma Raducanu ends Andy Murray's Wimbledon career as she pulls out of her mixed doubles match alongside him 'due to stiffness in her wrist'
- Claressa Shields claims she 'nearly killed' an internet troll in spar as social media footage shows the boxing star stopping opponent before heated exchange
- Jermaine Jenas accuses Rio Ferdinand of 'LYING' in awkward exchange between the BBC pundits during live coverage of France's victory against Portugal at Euro 2024