Croatia off the mark with win over Nigeria Croatia took the early initiative in Group D as they saw off Nigeria in their World Cup opener at the Kaliningrad Stadium. World Cup 2018 • 16 Jun 18
Croatia off the mark with win over Nigeria Croatia took the early initiative in Group D as they saw off Nigeria in their World Cup opener at the Kaliningrad Stadium. World Cup 2018 • 16 Jun 18
World Cup 2018: Croatia v Nigeria recap Croatia beat Nigeria in the final game of the day in Russia. World Cup 2018 • 16 Jun 18
World Cup 2018: Croatia v Nigeria recap Croatia beat Nigeria in the final game of the day in Russia. World Cup 2018 • 16 Jun 18
Neymar lights up Anfield in triumphant Brazil return Neymar marked his return from a knee injury in spectacular fashion as Brazil beat Croatia 2-0 in a pre-World Cup friendly at Anfield. Soccer • 03 Jun 18
Neymar lights up Anfield in triumphant Brazil return Neymar marked his return from a knee injury in spectacular fashion as Brazil beat Croatia 2-0 in a pre-World Cup friendly at Anfield. Soccer • 03 Jun 18
World Cup 2018: Why you should follow Croatia As we countdown to Russia 2018, we take a look at all 32 teams and suggest a reason to back them. With 11 days to the big kick-off it is the turn of Croatia. Soccer • 11 Jun 18
World Cup 2018: Why you should follow Croatia As we countdown to Russia 2018, we take a look at all 32 teams and suggest a reason to back them. With 11 days to the big kick-off it is the turn of Croatia. Soccer • 11 Jun 18
Croatia-England to be played behind closed doors England's first ever UEFA Nations League trip will be played behind closed doors as Croatia complete a stadium ban for having a swastika on their pitch. Soccer • 30 Jan 18
Croatia-England to be played behind closed doors England's first ever UEFA Nations League trip will be played behind closed doors as Croatia complete a stadium ban for having a swastika on their pitch. Soccer • 30 Jan 18
Croatia cruise into World Cup following second leg draw Croatia comfortably negotiated the second leg of their play-off tie against Greece with a goalless draw sealing their place at next summer's World Cup. Soccer • 12 Nov 17
Croatia cruise into World Cup following second leg draw Croatia comfortably negotiated the second leg of their play-off tie against Greece with a goalless draw sealing their place at next summer's World Cup. Soccer • 12 Nov 17
Croatia take huge leap towards World Cup qualification Croatia set one foot back in the World Cup finals after cruising to an emphatic 4-1 win over Greece in the first leg of their qualifying play-off in Zagreb. Soccer • 09 Nov 17
Croatia take huge leap towards World Cup qualification Croatia set one foot back in the World Cup finals after cruising to an emphatic 4-1 win over Greece in the first leg of their qualifying play-off in Zagreb. Soccer • 09 Nov 17
History beckons for Peru and Cape Verde Islands The last nine teams heading for next summer's World Cup will be confirmed in the next eight days, here we examine the key qualifying matches as the Road to Russi enters the final stages. Soccer • 09 Nov 17
History beckons for Peru and Cape Verde Islands The last nine teams heading for next summer's World Cup will be confirmed in the next eight days, here we examine the key qualifying matches as the Road to Russi enters the final stages. Soccer • 09 Nov 17
'Not many Italians could name a current Irish player' The view from Croatia, Denmark, Italy and Switzerland on the prospect of being matched with the Republic of Ireland in today's 2018 World Cup play-off draw. Soccer • 17 Oct 17
'Not many Italians could name a current Irish player' The view from Croatia, Denmark, Italy and Switzerland on the prospect of being matched with the Republic of Ireland in today's 2018 World Cup play-off draw. Soccer • 17 Oct 17
Two nights in November: Potential play-off opponents We assess the likely opposition for the Republic of Ireland as they begin their preparations for next month's World Cup qualifying play-offs. Soccer • 11 Oct 17
Two nights in November: Potential play-off opponents We assess the likely opposition for the Republic of Ireland as they begin their preparations for next month's World Cup qualifying play-offs. Soccer • 11 Oct 17
Little Iceland can dream big after Kosovo win The nation that conquered England at Euro 2016 have become the smallest country to ever qualify for a World Cup finals. Soccer • 09 Oct 17
Little Iceland can dream big after Kosovo win The nation that conquered England at Euro 2016 have become the smallest country to ever qualify for a World Cup finals. Soccer • 09 Oct 17
Late Finnish opens another avenue for Ireland Ireland's hopes of reaching the play-offs received a boost in Croatia on Friday night as a previously hopeless Group I came back into the reckoning for our World Cup permutations. Soccer • 07 Oct 17
Late Finnish opens another avenue for Ireland Ireland's hopes of reaching the play-offs received a boost in Croatia on Friday night as a previously hopeless Group I came back into the reckoning for our World Cup permutations. Soccer • 07 Oct 17
Croatia investigates Modric for alleged false testimony Croatia's state attorney is investigating Croatia international and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric on suspicion of giving false testimony in a criminal trial, the attorney's office said on Monday. Soccer • 19 Jun 17
Croatia investigates Modric for alleged false testimony Croatia's state attorney is investigating Croatia international and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric on suspicion of giving false testimony in a criminal trial, the attorney's office said on Monday. Soccer • 19 Jun 17
Argentina claim maiden Davis Cup success Argentina took their first Davis Cup title after Juan Martin Del Potro and Federico Delbonis won Sunday's reverse singles to complete the South American nation's spectacular comeback in a 3-2 victory over hosts Croatia in the final. Tennis • 27 Nov 16
Argentina claim maiden Davis Cup success Argentina took their first Davis Cup title after Juan Martin Del Potro and Federico Delbonis won Sunday's reverse singles to complete the South American nation's spectacular comeback in a 3-2 victory over hosts Croatia in the final. Tennis • 27 Nov 16
Northern Ireland hit for three by Croatia Northern Ireland rounded off their incredible 2016 on a losing note as a depleted Croatia became the first visiting side to win at Windsor Park in three years. Soccer • 15 Nov 16
Northern Ireland hit for three by Croatia Northern Ireland rounded off their incredible 2016 on a losing note as a depleted Croatia became the first visiting side to win at Windsor Park in three years. Soccer • 15 Nov 16
Lovren pulls out of Croatia's clash with North Dejan Lovren has abruptly ruled himself out of Croatia's World Cup qualifier against Iceland and a friendly with Northern Ireland this month. Soccer • 04 Nov 16
Lovren pulls out of Croatia's clash with North Dejan Lovren has abruptly ruled himself out of Croatia's World Cup qualifier against Iceland and a friendly with Northern Ireland this month. Soccer • 04 Nov 16
Portugal snatch extra-time win against Croatia A close-range header from Portugal substitute Ricardo Quaresma secured a 1-0 win over Croatia after the game burst into life in the last few minutes of extra-time on Saturday to set up a Euro 2016 quarter-final against Poland next week. Euro 2016 • 25 Jun 16
Portugal snatch extra-time win against Croatia A close-range header from Portugal substitute Ricardo Quaresma secured a 1-0 win over Croatia after the game burst into life in the last few minutes of extra-time on Saturday to set up a Euro 2016 quarter-final against Poland next week. Euro 2016 • 25 Jun 16
Ronaldo is ready to catch fire, claims Nani Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to take Euro 2016 by storm, according to his Portugal strike partner Nani. Euro 2016 • 24 Jun 16
Ronaldo is ready to catch fire, claims Nani Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to take Euro 2016 by storm, according to his Portugal strike partner Nani. Euro 2016 • 24 Jun 16
Croatian manager slams 'sports terrorist' fans Croatia fans who caused trouble during their team's Euro 2016 match against the Czech Republic are "sports terrorists" and had no place in soccer stadiums, according to the country's manager Ante Cacic. Euro 2016 • 17 Jun 16
Croatian manager slams 'sports terrorist' fans Croatia fans who caused trouble during their team's Euro 2016 match against the Czech Republic are "sports terrorists" and had no place in soccer stadiums, according to the country's manager Ante Cacic. Euro 2016 • 17 Jun 16
Crowd trouble mars draw between Czechs & Croatia Tomas Necid's injury-time penalty grabbed the Czech Republic an unlikely point as Croatia - who are also likely to face UEFA sanctions following crowd trouble - blew a two-goal lead. Euro 2016 • 17 Jun 16
Crowd trouble mars draw between Czechs & Croatia Tomas Necid's injury-time penalty grabbed the Czech Republic an unlikely point as Croatia - who are also likely to face UEFA sanctions following crowd trouble - blew a two-goal lead. Euro 2016 • 17 Jun 16
Darijo Srna set for Croatia return after funeral Captain Darijo Srna is expected to be available for Croatia's second Euro 2016 Group D match against the Czech Republic on Friday after travelling back home for his father's funeral, assistant coach Ante Mise said. Euro 2016 • 13 Jun 16
Darijo Srna set for Croatia return after funeral Captain Darijo Srna is expected to be available for Croatia's second Euro 2016 Group D match against the Czech Republic on Friday after travelling back home for his father's funeral, assistant coach Ante Mise said. Euro 2016 • 13 Jun 16
Croatia captain Srna exits squad after father dies Croatia captain Darijo Srna is leaving Croatia's Euro 2016 squad following the death of his father. Euro 2016 • 12 Jun 16
Croatia captain Srna exits squad after father dies Croatia captain Darijo Srna is leaving Croatia's Euro 2016 squad following the death of his father. Euro 2016 • 12 Jun 16
Modric magic gets Croatia off to perfect start Luka Modric's superb volley gave Croatia a winning start to their Euro 2016 campaign with a 1-0 victory against Turkey at the Parc des Princes. Euro 2016 • 12 Jun 16
Modric magic gets Croatia off to perfect start Luka Modric's superb volley gave Croatia a winning start to their Euro 2016 campaign with a 1-0 victory against Turkey at the Parc des Princes. Euro 2016 • 12 Jun 16
Spain out for three on bounce Champions on the last two renewals, Spain are hoping to cement their legacy but Croatia, Czech Republic and Turkey will attempt to harm their Group D fortunes. Euro 2016 • 07 Jun 16
Spain out for three on bounce Champions on the last two renewals, Spain are hoping to cement their legacy but Croatia, Czech Republic and Turkey will attempt to harm their Group D fortunes. Euro 2016 • 07 Jun 16
Croatia blend youth and experience for Euro finals Croatia coach Ante Cacic has included a handful of promising youngsters to complement the stalwarts in his 23-man squad for Euro 2016. Euro 2016 • 01 Jun 16
Croatia blend youth and experience for Euro finals Croatia coach Ante Cacic has included a handful of promising youngsters to complement the stalwarts in his 23-man squad for Euro 2016. Euro 2016 • 01 Jun 16
