According to former Real Madrid star Kaka, Luka Modric makes football look easy and deserves the chance to lead Croatia into a World Cup final. Throughout Croatia’s run to their first final Modric has rightly taken the plaudits and was typically imperious during the semi-final victory over England. Before leaving La Liga to rejoin AC … Read more
The two sides met in the semi-finals at the 1998 World Cup 20 years ago, when France was hosts. Sunday’s final match between Croatia and France will definitely bring memories for FIFA World Cup aficionados. There are parallels in many ways between that match and Sunday’s final. By far Croatia’s greatest and biggest success as … Read more
With the constant demand for selfies and autographs from Vatreni supporters, the luxury of having a few minutes of peace in his hotel lobby is a luxury that Zlatko Dalic has not been afforded of late. As they prepare for their biggest ever challenge – Sunday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final against France at … Read more
Maximum motivation and a magical collective Zlatko Dalic, the coach of Croatia has done something incredible. Something the players have repeatedly said is that the atmosphere has never been better. During this World Cup, they have felt like a real family has been together for 50 days. On the pitch, the players look like … Read more
Soccer Preview-Predictions Belgium vs England This is one of the toughest games a player will have to prepare for in some ways. For the greatest ever football achievement, Belgium and England will have to now recompose them to go in search of what will be a high-water mark for at least two generations of fans. … Read more
Croatia defeated England 2-1 after extra time at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. They have reached their first FIFA World Cup Final with Mario Mandzukic’s extra-time goal the decisive strike. For the Three Lions, the game has started so well, with less than 5 minutes on the clock when Trippier curled a delicious free-kick past … Read more
For the third time in 20 years, Samuel Umtiti’s headed winner has returned France to the FIFA World Cup Final, sealing a 1-0 win over Belgium in Saint Petersburg. In the quarter-finals against Uruguay, Raphael Varane performed heroics, this time it was Umtiti, stealing a march on his marker Marouane Fellaini to meet Antoine … Read more
Croatia vs England Soccer Preview-Predictions Since both sides last appeared in the final four, they have patiently waited for their turn and this is a FIFA World Cup semi-final decades in the making. Both teams have experienced heartbreak in prior editions of the final fours. 20 years of wait were destined for Croatia since being … Read more
The goalkeeper of Croatia Danijel Subasic embodied heroism in Sochi. Went into the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals carrying a knock, played through the pain rather than going off, making a fine block from a tight angle to deny the hosts victory in second-half stoppage time. He aggravated against Russia and saved a penalty to help … Read more
France vs Belgium Soccer Preview-Predictions Both of the teams, securing their seats at the FIFA World Cup Russia table now have to see who will be pursuing gold and who is about to be left searching for the bronze. An hour and a half of football away is a potentially career-crowning Final. Outsiders had their … Read more
Belgium, France, Croatia, and England boasts very different attributes, so read on the following views of the experts on the semi-finalists main strengths. Belgium: Team spirit Belgians biggest success in Russia has been establishing strong collective value and has arrived with one of the best squads on paper. Including the magic trio Eden Hazard, … Read more
