Croatia – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:12:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Croatia – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 England Cannot Underestimate Croatia, Ghana Or Panama – Tuchel https://www.theinfostride.com/england-cannot-underestimate-croatia-ghana-or-panama-tuchel/ https://www.theinfostride.com/england-cannot-underestimate-croatia-ghana-or-panama-tuchel/#respond Sat, 06 Dec 2025 23:25:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473014 England manager Thomas Tuchel has said that he believes the country’s 2026 World Cup draw is tough. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, being in the same group with Croatia, Ghana and Panama gives no margin for complacency, so he is expecting very [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/england-cannot-underestimate-croatia-ghana-or-panama-tuchel/feed/ 0 I’ll Retire When I No Longer Feel The Fire Within Me – Modric https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-retire-when-i-no-longer-feel-the-fire-within-me-modric/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-retire-when-i-no-longer-feel-the-fire-within-me-modric/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:50:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388981 Real Madrid midfielder, Luka Modric has come out to break down when he plans to finally retire. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he is currently taking it one game at a time, and he intends to call it quits when he no [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-retire-when-i-no-longer-feel-the-fire-within-me-modric/feed/ 0 My Memories With The Croatian National Team Will Remain In My Heart Forever – Lovren https://www.theinfostride.com/my-memories-with-the-croatian-national-team-will-remain-in-my-heart-forever-lovren/ https://www.theinfostride.com/my-memories-with-the-croatian-national-team-will-remain-in-my-heart-forever-lovren/#respond Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:57:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=342151 Lyon defender, Dejan Lovren has come out to announce his retirement from the Croatia national team. He recently had his say via a press statement, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he believes the time has come for him to say his final goodbye to the Croatian national team because he has already [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/my-memories-with-the-croatian-national-team-will-remain-in-my-heart-forever-lovren/feed/ 0 I Want Modric To Continue With Croatia – Coach https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-modric-to-continue-with-croatia-coach/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-modric-to-continue-with-croatia-coach/#respond Fri, 16 Dec 2022 21:42:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=337990 Croatia manager, Zlatko Dalic has come out to address Luka Modric’s future with the national team. He recently reiterated that he doesn’t want to see him retire., and fans have been reacting. According to him, Modric was very disappointed with the loss vs Argentina, and it is only logical he feels that way because he [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-modric-to-continue-with-croatia-coach/feed/ 0 Croatia Will Keep Taking It One Game At A Time – Livakovic https://www.theinfostride.com/croatia-will-keep-taking-it-one-game-at-a-time-livakovic/ https://www.theinfostride.com/croatia-will-keep-taking-it-one-game-at-a-time-livakovic/#respond Sat, 10 Dec 2022 01:18:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=337592 Croatia goalkeeper, Livakovic has come out to say that he and his teammates are fighters and will always give everything for the club. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, everyone is happy with the recent progression into the semifinals of the World Cup [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/croatia-will-keep-taking-it-one-game-at-a-time-livakovic/feed/ 0 Modric Prepares In An Exemplary Manner In Training – Ante Budimir https://www.theinfostride.com/modric-prepares-in-an-exemplary-manner-in-training-ante-budimir/ https://www.theinfostride.com/modric-prepares-in-an-exemplary-manner-in-training-ante-budimir/#respond Sun, 27 Jun 2021 21:01:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=298731 Croatia striker, Ante Budimir has come out to hail the impact of Luka Modric on the Croatian national team. He recently revealed that Modric is always motivated to play against the youngsters. According to him, the fact that the midfielder still gives his all in training despite all the experience he has garnered over the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/modric-prepares-in-an-exemplary-manner-in-training-ante-budimir/feed/ 0 I Expected Croatia To Do Well At The World Cup – Luis Enrique https://www.theinfostride.com/i-expected-croatia-to-do-well-at-the-world-cup-luis-enrique/ Sun, 16 Sep 2018 20:55:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=216180 Luis Enrique is surprised his former superstar at Barcelona, Lionel Messi, was not included on the World Player of the Year shortlist. Asked in a news conference if Modric — the star player of Spain’s opponents, Croatia, on Tuesday in Elche — deserved to win the award after contributing to Real Madrid’s third consecutive Champions [...]

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]]> France Scored Some Clumsy Goals – Modric https://www.theinfostride.com/france-scored-some-clumsy-goals-modric/ Wed, 18 Jul 2018 13:07:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211327 The decision was a turning point as Griezmann scored to put France into a lead they would never relinquish, as Les Bleus went on to win 4-2. Dalic said he thought such a decision had no place in a game of such magnitude. “We played well but the penalty knocked the wind out of us [...]

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]]> Croatia Must Still Be Respected – Didier Deschamps https://www.theinfostride.com/croatia-must-still-be-respected-didier-deschamps/ Tue, 17 Jul 2018 11:07:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211180 France’s players of African origin will be proud to represent the continent when they face Croatia in Sunday’s World Cup final, according to Les Bleus’ coach Didier Deschamps. “It has always been the case that the French team has always had players from Africa and from other countries and territories, and not just in football [...]

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]]> Can Luka Modric Lead Croatia To World Cup Glory? https://www.theinfostride.com/can-luka-modric-lead-croatia-to-world-cup-glory/ Sat, 14 Jul 2018 06:15:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210915 If Harry Kane leads England to World Cup glory, he’ll be given a knighthood before the plane home touches down. Should Kylian Mbappe score the winner in Moscow, he’ll be France’s boy king, feted for life. If Eden Hazard is the man who lifts the trophy on July 15, he’ll never again have to pay [...]

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]]> Is Luka Modric An Enemy To Croatia? https://www.theinfostride.com/is-luka-modric-an-enemy-to-croatia/ Wed, 11 Jul 2018 23:28:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210749 If Harry Kane leads England to World Cup glory, he’ll be given a knighthood before the plane home touches down. Should Kylian Mbappe score the winner in Moscow, he’ll be France’s boy king, feted for life. If Eden Hazard is the man who lifts the trophy on July 15, he’ll never again have to pay [...]

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]]> Croatia Played Fantastically In The Group Stage – Modric https://www.theinfostride.com/croatia-played-fantastically-in-the-group-stage-modric/ Mon, 02 Jul 2018 03:30:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209961 Croatia’s coach and captain hailed their “fantastic” World Cup so far and said they were ready to beat Denmark on Sunday. “We’ve played fantastically in the group stage. We must be proud of that. But for this new game, we must forget all that went before,” captain Luka Modric, a 12-year-old when Croatia reached the [...]

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]]> Croatia’s Tournament Will Not End In The Last 16 – Zlatko Dalic https://www.theinfostride.com/croatias-tournament-will-not-end-in-the-last-16-zlatko-dalic/ Sun, 01 Jul 2018 00:48:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209840 Croatia continued their impressive World Cup campaign by beating Iceland 2-1 to finish top of Group D, but coach Zlatko Dalic warned his side against patting themselves on the back and urged them to focus on their last-16 tie against Denmark. “What is done is done, we have to put these matches in the archives [...]

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]]> Croatia Must Focus On Denmark – Zlatko Dalic https://www.theinfostride.com/croatia-must-focus-on-denmark-zlatko-dalic/ Fri, 29 Jun 2018 22:51:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209770 Croatia continued their impressive World Cup campaign by beating Iceland 2-1 to finish top of Group D, but coach Zlatko Dalic warned his side against patting themselves on the back and urged them to focus on their last-16 tie against Denmark. “What is done is done, we have to put these matches in the archives [...]

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]]> Croatia Cut Off Messi – Modric https://www.theinfostride.com/croatia-cut-off-messi-modric/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:47:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209215 Luka Modric said Croatia “cut off” Lionel Messi from the ball but insisted his side’s 3-0 win over Argentina was not as straightforward as it appeared. Croatia limited Messi to only one shot after the Argentina talisman took 11 in their first game, a 1-1 draw with Iceland, and Modric said it all went according [...]

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]]> We Will Fight Against Croatia – Genort Rohr https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-fight-against-croatia-genort-rohr/ Thu, 14 Jun 2018 22:25:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=208658 Genort Rohr has admitted that Nigeria’s opponents, Croatia, are a better team ahead of their meeting in the opening game of group D of Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles arrived Russia on the back of consecutive losses to England and the Czech Republic which has raised doubts among supporters on the team’s [...]

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]]> We Admire Croatia – Genort Rohr https://www.theinfostride.com/we-admire-croatia-genort-rohr/ Wed, 13 Jun 2018 21:35:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=208620 Genort Rohr has admitted that Nigeria’s opponents, Croatia, are a better team ahead of their meeting in the opening game of group D of Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles arrived Russia on the back of consecutive losses to England and the Czech Republic which has raised doubts among supporters on the team’s [...]

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]]> Ivan Perisic Is Very Professional – Luciano Spalletti https://www.theinfostride.com/ivan-perisic-is-very-professional-luciano-spalletti/ Wed, 16 Aug 2017 12:32:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178471 Inter Milan coach Luciano Spalletti has said Manchester United target Ivan Perisic is “determined to stay.” Croatia international Perisic has been linked with a move to Old Trafford throughout the summer, but Inter have refused to sell less than their £48.5 million valuation. “There was a moment [when he considered moving], but then he spoke [...]

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]]> Manchester United Set To Sign Ivan Perisic https://www.theinfostride.com/manchester-united-set-to-sign-ivan-perisic/ Sun, 28 May 2017 00:11:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=166455 Manchester United are in talks with Inter Milan about the potential signing of Croatia international winger Ivan Perisic, according to Sky sources. It is understood the fee for the 28-year-old would be in excess of £36m and that both the player and Inter are keen on the deal. Perisic joined Inter from Wolfsburg in 2015 [...]

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]]> Jose Mourinho Denies Scouting Trip In Croatia https://www.theinfostride.com/jose-mourinho-denies-scouting-trip-in-croatia/ Sun, 26 Mar 2017 10:37:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=159967 The United manager was in Zagreb for Croatia’s 1-0 win in World Cup qualifying — a result which saw them retain their place atop the Group I table. His visit elicited suggestions he was on hand to meet with the representatives of Inter Milan star Ivan Perisic, who did not play due to suspension. However [...]

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]]> Portugal Defeat Croatia https://www.theinfostride.com/portugal-defeat-croatia/ Sun, 26 Jun 2016 11:56:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=133716 Ricardo Quaresma scored in extra time as Portugal defeated Croatia 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals at Euro 2016. The game was a cagey affair in which neither team put a shot on target in regulation time and Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo did not line up a single attempt until setting up the game-winning goal [...]

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]]> Atletico Madrid Sign Sime Vrsaljko https://www.theinfostride.com/atletico-madrid-sign-sime-vrsaljko/ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 13:55:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=133505 Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has confirmed that Croatia right-back Sime Vrsaljko has passed a medical ahead of a transfer to the La Liga club. Atletico are interested in signing current Sassuolo player Vrsaljko to act as competition for current first choice right-back Juanfran Torres, with a fee of between €15 and €18 million mentioned [...]

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]]> Cristiano Ronaldo Rescue Portugal https://www.theinfostride.com/cristiano-ronaldo-rescue-portugal/ Thu, 23 Jun 2016 07:43:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=133305 Cristiano Ronaldo hit a double to become the first player to score in four European Championships and rescue Portugal in a thrilling 3-3 draw that secured a last-16 place on Wednesday. Iceland set up a last-16 clash with England on Monday as substitute Ingvi Traustason’s last-gasp winner earned the Euro debutants a famous 2-1 win [...]

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]]> Croatia Beat Spain Without Modric https://www.theinfostride.com/croatia-beat-spain-without-modric/ Tue, 21 Jun 2016 22:25:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=133047 Ivan Perisic struck a sensational winner three minutes from time as Croatia ended Spain’s 14-game unbeaten run at the European Championship finals to top Group D after a 2-1 victory on Tuesday. Spain will now face Italy in the last 16 in Paris on Monday in a repeat of the 2012 final. Alvaro Morata’s early [...]

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]]> Refugee Border Controls by Balkan Countries putting Lives at risk https://www.theinfostride.com/refugee-border-controls-by-balkan-countries-putting-lives-at-risk/ Sat, 21 Nov 2015 15:52:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108007 New border control measures imposed by some Balkan countries risk people’s lives by leaving hundreds stranded outside amid plunging winter temperatures, aid agencies have warned. Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia are now profiling refugees according to their nationality, allowing passage to those fleeing Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan, while turning back those from Africa and Asia. [...]

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]]> FIFA U-17 World Cup – Unforgiving Africans advance https://www.theinfostride.com/fifa-u-17-world-cup-unforgiving-africans-advance/ Mon, 02 Nov 2015 11:07:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=105057 THE DAY REPLAYED – Holders Nigeria dented Brazil’s profligacy and strolled into the last-four with a 3-0 victory, while Mali maintained their impressive defensive record to progress to their first FIFA U-17 World Cup semi-final courtesy of a tightly-contested 1-0 win over Croatia. Three goals in five first-half minutes undid a positive start for Brazil, sending a stunned A [...]

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]]> European Union Set To Use Warships To Curb Human Traffickers https://www.theinfostride.com/european-union-set-to-use-warships-to-curb-human-traffickers/ Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:51:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100891 The European Union (EU) will use warships to catch and arrest human traffickers in international waters as part of a military operation aimed at curbing the flow of refugees into Europe, the bloc’s foreign affairs chief has said. “The political decision has been taken, the assets are ready,” Federica Mogherini said on Thursday at the [...]

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]]> Celtic Fined For Fan Disturbance https://www.theinfostride.com/celtic-fined-for-fan-disturbance/ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 12:22:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=74186 Celtic have been fined £7,300 by Uefa following crowd disturbances during their Europa League group stage match against Dinamo Zagreb. . It is the fifth time in three years Celtic have been charged by Uefa over supporter behaviour. . Fans clashed with police after fireworks were set off in the Celtic end of Stadion Maksimir [...]

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]]> Real Madrid Expect Modric Back In A Month https://www.theinfostride.com/real-madrid-expect-modric-back-in-a-month/ Sun, 18 Jan 2015 22:24:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostrides.com/?p=68566 Real Madrid should have Croatia midfielder Luka Modric back from injury in a month’s time, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Sunday, suggesting he could be available for the holders’ Champions League last 16, first leg at Schalke 04. . Modric damaged a thigh muscle in a Euro 2016 qualifier against Italy in November and his [...]

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]]> World Cup 2014: Preview and predictions https://www.theinfostride.com/world-cup-2014-preview-and-predictions/ Fri, 13 Jun 2014 13:12:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=48090 Here's a look at how the 2014 World Cup shapes up: GROUP A Brazil Cameroon Croatia Mexico FAVORITE: Brazil was drawn into a group a bit more difficult than most host countries, but has the talent to come out on top provided the team doesn’t crack…

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]]> World Cup 2014 opener – Brazil v Croatia: Live Report https://www.theinfostride.com/world-cup-2014-opener-brazil-v-croatia-live-report/ Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:11:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47965 20:05 GMT - 5 mins - Brazil free-kick swung in from the left flank by Real Madrid's Marcelo finds Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva - he nods it back across goal to David Luiz but the big centre-back's header poses Stipe Pletikosa no problems…

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]]> #WorldCup: Earlier arrival in Brazil helps Aussies – captain Mile Jedinak https://www.theinfostride.com/worldcup-earlier-arrival-in-brazil-helps-aussies-captain-mile-jedinak/ Mon, 09 Jun 2014 21:22:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=47341 Australia captain Mile Jedinak believes his side's early arrival in Brazil will stand them in good stead once the World Cup begins in earnest. Australia were the first team to arrive in Brazil and played a friendly against Croatia in Salvador last Friday…

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]]> A Closer Look at Ghana vs USA in World Cup 2014 https://www.theinfostride.com/a-closer-look-at-ghana-vs-usa-in-world-cup-2014/ Tue, 01 Apr 2014 06:04:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=32198 The greatest show on earth is looming ever closer on the horizon. The long awaited World Cup 2014 is due to begin 12 June when Brazil play Croatia. Football fans all over the world have a heightened sense of expectation given that this year’s finals are to be held in Brazil; progenitors of crowd-pleasing samba [...]

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]]> Croatia holds anti-gay marriage referendum https://www.theinfostride.com/croatia-holds-anti-gay-marriage-referendum/ Sun, 01 Dec 2013 10:48:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=3068 Croatians voted on Sunday in a referendum that could ban same-sex marriage in this conservative and Catholic country, an issue that polarises the European Union's newest member. Discrimination or protection of family values, human rights or gay activists…

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