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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Ivan perisic - The Untold Story

South Korea’s golden boys and a brouhaha over military service

In today’s Football Daily: A gold-medal winning captain’s boasts hasten South Korean defence reforms

The Guardian - UK · 2h ago

What is 'Snicko'? World Cup VAR drama explained after Portugal vs Croatia chaos

Cricket-style technology used to rule out Josko Gvardiol’s last-gasp equaliser in dramatic last-32 thriller

Evening Standard · Jul 3

Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes

Portugal clinched a thrilling 2-1 win against Croatia in the 109th minute, propelling them to the next stage of the World Cup. A controversial VAR decision disallowed Croatia's potential equalizer for offside, leaving Luka Modric and his teammates devastated. Meanwhile, Goncalo Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo shone brightly for Portugal, celebrating…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

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VAR, tears and Ronaldo: Portugal survive a World Cup classic

Portugal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia to advance to the Round of 16, a win overshadowed by a controversial late VAR decision. After Croatia thought they had equalized in stoppage time, semi-automated offside technology disallowed Josko Gvardiol's goal due to a marginal touch. Earlier, Cristiano Ronaldo became the…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Ronaldo’s tears, Martinez’s choice and Modric’s ending: Inside Portugal v Croatia, a World Cup epic

One of the most-dramatic games in World Cup history ended with Ronaldo – who had scored and finally been substituted – paying tribute to his late teammate Diogo Jota

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Why was Josko Gvardiol’s goal disallowed vs Portugal? Croatia fans throw bottles on pitch amid VAR controversy

Gvardiol’s last-gasp equaliser against Portugal was ruled out after the Snicko technology revealed a touch barely noticeable to the human eye

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Why Croatia’s 103rd-minute equaliser against Portugal was disallowed by VAR

Croatia believed they had scored a 103rd-minute equaliser against Portugal in their World Cup clash on Thursday. Ivan Perisic had put Croatia head in the 53rd minute before Cristiano Ronaldo equalised from the penalty spot 15 minutes later, and then Goncalo Ramos made it 2-1 to Portugal with a powerful…

The Independent UK · Jul 3

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Cristiano Ronaldo finally ends his World Cup knockout goal drought after VAR review

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout goal in Portugal’s clash with Croatia on Thursday. Playing in his sixth World Cup, Ronaldo had never scored in the knockout stages, with all 10 of his previous World Cup goals coming in the group phase. He thought he had cancelled out…

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Portugal-Croatia: Ramos strikes late as Selecao edge Croatia to reach last 16

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric met in a dramatic Round of 32 clash in Toronto, with two football icons once again sharing a World Cup stage that could mark the end of their international journeys. The former Real Madrid teammates led Portugal and Croatia into a tense knockout battle, which…

France 24 · Jul 2

How to watch Portugal vs Croatia: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as Cristiano Ronaldo faces Luka Modric at FIFA World Cup 2026, team news

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric both start as Portugal face Croatia at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the last-32 clash for free online and from anywhere.

TechRadar · Jul 2

Portugal vs Croatia lineups: Starting XIs, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Luka Modric for a place in the last-16

Evening Standard · Jul 2

World Cup: Veteran Perisic banking on Croatia’s excellent record against Africa in Ghana match

Veteran Croatian player ⁠Ivan Perisic hopes their excellent record against African opposition can help them win their crucial match against Ghana on Saturday as they look to book their spot in the knockouts. Croatia has three wins and a draw against African World Cup opponents since 2014, including their ‌victory…

France 24 · Jun 27

Croatia vs Ghana World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Croatia must win to advance at Lincoln Financial Field. Our pick is Croatia -127 in this Group L shoot-out against Ghana on June 27.

Sports Lens · Jun 24

How to watch Panama vs Croatia: Free Streams & TV Channels for FIFA World Cup 2026

Here's how to watch Panama vs Croatia for free online and from anywhere as both sides look to bounce back from opening-game defeats at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

TechRadar · Jun 23

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FourFourTwo · Jun 17

England vs Croatia proves all the fun of the fair on thrillseekers' doorstep - but only for the neutral

England ran out 4-2 winners over Croatia in their opening 2026 World Cup fixture in Dallas - but not before giving fans kittens

Bangkok Post · Jun 17

England beat Croatia 4-2 as Kane scores twice

ARLINGTON, Texas: ⁠England ⁠got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start as they beat Croatia ‌4-2 on Wednesday thanks to two goals from captain Harry Kane and one apiece from Jude Bellingham and substitute Marcus Rashford.

TechRadar · Jun 17

How to watch England vs Croatia: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as the Three Lions begin FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign

Here's how to watch England vs Croatia for free online and from anywhere in Group L of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

Tuchel says World Cup will ‘bring out the best’ in England against old foes Croatia

Thomas Tuchel has said the occasion and tension will bring the best out of England when they open their World Cup campaign against Croatia

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The Independent UK · Jun 17

How England plot to avenge years of heartbreak by Croatia in critical World Cup opener

England manager Thomas Tuchel said his squad needed no more ‘emotional fuel’ ahead of what is expected to be a serious test for the World Cup hopefuls

Evening Standard · Jun 16

England vs Croatia: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Three Lions face familiar major tournament foes in Group L curtain-raiser in Dallas

Sports Lens · Jun 14

England vs Croatia World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

England vs Croatia meet in Group L at AT&T Stadium on June 17. England are favored at -135, but Croatia's 2018 runner-up pedigree keeps this one interesting.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10

Croatia World Cup 2026 team guide

Luka Modric and friends are aiming for one last hurrah but a Tottenham defender is providing hope for the future for England’s group opponents

The Independent UK · Jun 5

World Cup 2026 – Group L guide: England aim to end 60 years of hurt from group of familiar foes and troubled Ghana

Thomas Tuchel leads the Three Lions to North America with sky-high expectations but old warriors Croatia, plus Panama and Ghana present a tricky test

FourFourTwo · Jan 30

Arsenal report: Inter Milan in advanced talks for defender, with Gunners set for healthy fee

Arsenal are to profit from Inter Milan's failed capture of Ivan Perisic

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025

No way out for crisis-ridden Liverpool as PSV run rampant in Anfield humiliation

Liverpool 1-4 PSV: Struggling Reds’ dismal season goes from bad to worse as defensive howlers help excellent PSV romp to victory

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