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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 11:51
Dalic'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.
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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 21:04
MATT 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 17:00
Relive 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.
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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 16:26
UEFA 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.
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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 06:40
Daku'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.
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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 16:00
MATT 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.
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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 11:45
Re-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.
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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 18:47
JOE 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.
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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 18:17
Petkovic 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.
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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 17:56
MATT 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.
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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 15:22
At 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.
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Spain 3-0 Croatia - Euro 2024 RECAP: Live score and updates as three-time winners get campaign off to perfect start
15/06/24 14:30
Re-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.
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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 15:02
Euro 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.
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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 15:00
Advances in sports science and lifestyle choices mean some of the continent's finest can enjoy longer careers but everything comes to an end eventually.
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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 14:00
Bar 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 12:31
The 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.
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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 21:06
Most 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.
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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 01:00
MARTIN 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.
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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 21:04
After 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.
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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 12:02
Excitement 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,
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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 09:24
The 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.
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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 12:25
Once the club football season ends, there is just the small matter of a European Championship for football fans to get their teeth in to.
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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 17:30
The 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.
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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 21:43
WALES 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 09:53
Luka 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.
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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 20:19
AL-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.
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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 20:55
Manchester 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 market
Manchester 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 16:32
Pep 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.
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Mateo Kovacic insists Josko Gvardiol 'is ready' to take the next step and join him at Manchester City
30/07/23 21:35
JACK 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.
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Man City receive Josko Gvardiol transfer deadline as RB Leipzig want record £86m deal concluded by start of Premier League season
27/07/23 23:18
JACK 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.
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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 14:15
RB Leipzig have claimed their has been no agreement with Manchester City over Josko Gvardiol, despite reports the defender is about to join the club.
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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 18:50
EXCLUSIVE 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 07:40
A 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.
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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 19:31
Both 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 19:00
It 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.
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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 16:43
Leipzig 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.
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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 23:50
In 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.
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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 07:42
The 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.
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'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 23:18
Croatian 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 17:45
Croatia 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.
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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 10:47
DANNY 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.
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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 21:27
Croatia 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.
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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 05:36
Brozovic, 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 club
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TRANSFER 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 13:00
TRANSFER 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.
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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 21:42
Rob 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.
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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 18:31
Read 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.
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'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 15:38
The 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.
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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 09:31
Next 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.
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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 10:26
The talented centre back is one of the most highly coveted players in Europe after starring for Croatia at the Qatar World Cup last year.
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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 11:37
And, 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.
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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 13:33
In 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.
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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 10:13
From 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.
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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 15:48
This 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.
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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 10:32
Former 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.
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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 10:47
Gvardiol 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.
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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 17:53
It 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.
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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 04:07
After 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.
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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 08:48
Blues 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 13:47
Before 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.
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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 07:41
Lovren 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.
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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 22:00
It 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.
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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 22:00
For 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.
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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 11:37
Centre 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 21:00
In 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.
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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 19:00
With 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.
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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 16:13
Lionel 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.
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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 08:58
The inclusions of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe come as little surprise following their outstanding displays in Sunday's classic final between Argentina and France.
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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 10:48
Hakimi'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 20:17
The 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 20:07
Croatia 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 19:01
GERRY 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.
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'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 18:09
Celebrations 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 17:50
The 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.
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'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 16:55
Fans 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.
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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 11:43
Both 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.
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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 11:01
OLIVER HOLT AT THE KHALIFA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM: Morocco have been defying expectations throughout this tournament and they did it again here.
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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 08:22
Follow 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.
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'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 16:09
The 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.
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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 16:01
Croatia 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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