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🎾 Tennis

Zverev marches Germany into Davis Cup Final 8, Britain and Spain also through

Newly crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev sent ⁠Germany into the Davis Cup Final 8 as he eased past Croatia's Dino Prizmic ‌to secure his side an unassailable 3-1 lead in ‌Halle on Sunday while Spain also progressed.

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Croatia legend Modric opts against international retirement, will play in Nations League

Luka Modric is still available ⁠to play for Croatia, the country's football association (HNS) ‌said on Saturday, ending speculation that ‌the veteran midfielder would ‌end his international career ‌after this year's World Cup.

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Itauma hospitalised as Croatia's Hrgovic claims world heavyweight title in London

Filip Hrgovic of Croatia beat Britain's Moses Itauma via a ninth-round stoppage to win the vacant IBF world heavyweight title in a thrilling contest at London's O2 Arena on Saturday.

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FC Midtjylland put Rijeka to the sword in Croatia to seal ticket for Conference League

After their 2-0 win at home against Rijeka, FC Midtjylland also left no doubt about the outcome in the second leg of their qualifying clash in the Conference League when they won 4-1 in Croatia.

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Croatia keeper Livakovic joins Barcelona on four-year contract from Fenerbahce

Barcelona have signed Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic ⁠from Fenerbahce on a four-year contract until 2030, the Spanish ‌champions said on Thursday.

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Sweden through to knockout stage on home soil after stunning win over Croatia

Sweden secured their place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 Women's European Volleyball Championship with one group stage match to spare, after coming from two sets down to beat Croatia 3-2 in a breath-taking encounter in Gothenburg.

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FC Midtjylland close in on Conference League qualification after cruising past Rijeka

FC Midtjylland took a huge step towards qualifying for the league phase of the Conference League when they cruised past Croatian Rijeka with a 2-0 win, which puts them in solid control before the return leg in the playoff round next week.

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Damage limitation keeps Ilves in Conference League tie despite loss to Rijeka

Ilves were lucky to leave Croatia with just a one-goal deficit, having been second best against Rijeka in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League (UECL) third qualifying round tie.

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Croatian defender Gvardiol signs long-term deal with Manchester City

Josko Gvardiol has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City as he commits his future to the side.

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Luka Modric to stay at AC Milan for 2026/27 season after signing new one-year contract

Luka Modric, the 40-year-old Croatian international midfielder, has extended his contract with AC Milan for another season, meaning he will stay at the club until June of 2027.

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Slaven Bilic returns to take charge of Croatia for second time

Croatia have appointed former West Ham manager Slaven Bilic as ⁠head coach following the departure of Zlatko Dalic, the Croatian Football Federation announced on Monday. Bilic returns to the national setup after previously having a six-year spell in ‌charge of the senior team, during which he oversaw ‌65 matches.

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Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic steps down after historic nine-year reign

Croatia head coach Zlatko ⁠Dalic has stepped down after nine years in ‌charge, the Croatian Football Federation ‌said on Wednesday, less ‌than a week after ‌his side's exit from the ‌2026 World Cup following a 2-1 loss to ‌Portugal in the Round ⁠of ‌32.

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‘We will make Ghana and Africa proud’, says Jordan Ayew ahead of Colombia knockout test

The Black Stars captain says Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Croatia was a “one-off,” and has guaranteed Ghanaians and Africans watching that his side will do them proud in the round of 32 at Arrowhead Stadium against Colombia.

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Award out of sentiment? Ronaldo named Man of the Match despite poor rating

Most fans at the stadium in Toronto or watching on TV were left rubbing their eyes in disbelief. Cristiano Ronaldo was officially named the best player in the Portugal vs Croatia World Cup knockout clash. Commentators on the British TV channel BBC kept insisting that the coach should take the lacklustre legend off the pitch.

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Three things Portugal will have to improve on despite knocking out Croatia

The final game at Toronto Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup did not disappoint, as Portugal came from a goal down to defeat Croatia 2-1. They will move on to face Spain, who topped Austria 3-0 earlier in the day. But what are some things Roberto Martinez's men will have to improve on?

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Ronaldo admits Portugal playing on anniversary of Jota's death a 'coincidence of life'

Cristiano Ronaldo said it was a "coincidence of life" that Portugal's World Cup last-16 win against Croatia on Thursday came almost a year since the death of his late teammate Diogo Jota.

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World Cup highlights: Spain impress as Ronaldo & Ramos send Portugal to Round of 16

Spain stood out with an attractive, attacking style of play against Austria, beating them 3-0. Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal’s comeback against Croatia to win 2-1. Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0.

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Zlatko Dalic feels 'sorry' for Luka Modric after Croatia's World Cup exit

Croatian head coach Zlatko Dalic spoke with the media after his side's 2-1 loss to Portugal in the round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup, expressing his disappointment about the defeat.

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How Portugal held off a stubborn Croatia in one of the games of this World Cup tournament

Croatia took on Portugal in their World Cup Round of 32 clash with the weight of history against them.

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Roberto Martinez describes 'amazing' atmosphere in Portugal comeback win over Croatia

Portugal head coach spoke with the media after his side's dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in their World Cup round of 32 match in Toronto.

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Ronaldo nets first knockout goal as Portugal stage late fightback to dump out Croatia

Portugal advanced to the FIFA World Cup round of 16 to take on Spain after a battling 2-1 win against a stubborn Croatia side in Toronto.

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What to expect as Portugal and Croatia come face-to-face in a Round of 32 shoot-out

One of the more intriguing Round of 32 games at this World Cup is the Portugal v Croatia tie, as much for the teams being led by two players in their forties as anything else.

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World Cup LIVE: Switzerland cruise into last 16 after Portugal fight back to beat Croatia

Day 22 is the penultimate day of the World Cup last-32 before the Round of 16 takes centre stage over the weekend, and it is dominated by Europe. Lamine Yamal's Spain take centre stage before Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal; this is not a day you want to miss.

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Petar Sucic: The ‘anti star’ shining in Croatia’s midfield at the World Cup

Far from the glitz of Instagram and the clamour of social media – which he actively shuns – Petar Sucic, aged 22, is fast becoming the sensation of the World Cup in the US with Croatia.