Tag: Croatia
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Chelsea target Kramaric warned to avoid ‘BIG’ salary
Croatia coach Niko Kovac has told Goal that Rijeka starlet Andrej Kramaric must avoid being tempted by a big salary and select his club carefully. The 23-year-old striker has burst on to the scene this season in the Croatian PRVA HNL, having scored 21 goals in 16 games, added to an impressive six in the…
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Modric injury a real blow for Madrid
Real Madrid have been dealt a blow with the news that Luka Modric is expected to be out of action for at least three months after picking up a thigh injury on international duty. The 29-year-old was substituted in the first-half of the Euro 2016 qualifier in Milan which ended 1-1. The former Tottenham midfielder…
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Real Madrid without Modric for lengthy period
Real Madrid will be without Luka Modric after the midfielder picked up a knock on international duty with Croatia. The 29-year-old featured from the start for his country as they drew 101 against Italy on Sunday but was forced to leave the field after just 30 minutes with an injury. And, scans and tests from…
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Pochettino makes personal approach to Saints defender
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has ramped it up a gear in his pursuit of Southampton and Croatia defender Dejan Lovren, by seizing the opportunity to talk with the player directly following Croatia’s exit from the World Cup. Former Southampton boss Pochettino brought Lovren to the Saints last summer and since his end-of-season appointment at Tottenham,…
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WC Group A Round Up: Neymar delights, Mexico qualify
Group A came to an end with Neymar scoring a superb double against Cameroon to seal Brazil’s top spot, whilst Mexico overcame Croatia to qualify and set up a game against Netherlands. The World Cup hosts approached the tournament in good spirits but an opening day victory over Croatia was followed by a draw with…
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Southampton join race for Croatian striker
Croatia International striker Ante Rebic is expected to leave his Italian club Fiorentina, with a possible move to Southampton on the cards. Reports today in Italian press have revealed that the south coasters have their watchful eye on the young Serie A forward, who is said to be worth in the region of £4M. Southampton…
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World Cup players set for the sideline this week
With a brand new week of World Cup fixtures kicking off today, Football Express News take a look at which players are not certain to feature in their next instalment of international campaign owing to injury and illness. Cameroon captain and striker Samuel Eto’o, whose recovery from a knee operation left him out of last…
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FT: Cameroon 0-4 Croatia
Mario Mandzukic returned to the Croatia starting eleven after his suspension and scored a superb brace to keep their hopes of qualifying alive, beating Cameroon 4-0 in Manuas on Wednesday night. The game started with both sides playing well, but it would be on the 10 minute mark that Niko Kovac’s side would take advantage…
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Chelsea midfielder delights on WC opening day
Chelsea midfielder Oscar delighted on World Cup opening day, winning the Football Express News Man of the Match award for his performance and goal against Croatia. The 22-year-old was a constant threat for Brazil as the host nation had to come from behind to beat Croatia 3-1 in Sao Paulo, with the goals coming from…
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FT: Brazil 3-1 Croatia
SAO PAULO – The opening game of the 2014 World Cup began with Brazil facing Croatia with the host nation fully expected to produce a performance. But a mistake by Real Madrid’s Marcelo saw the hosts go behind after some good play from Ivan Rakitic and Ivica Olic, whose cross was turned in the full-back.…
