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Modric ‘hit hard’ by World Cup defeat, his Croatia future unclear

Croatian manager Zlatko Dalic wants the 37-year-old to play for Croatia until 2024. But Modric’s plans are unknown.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2022

Lionel Messi interrupts interview mid-flow again for Croatia manager

Lionel Messi starred as Argentina defeated Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday before having words with Zlatko Dalic as he conducted a post-match interview

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Luka Modric's bitter "disaster" swipe says it all after Croatia's World Cup 2022 exit

The Croatia captain couldn't hide his displeasure at "disaster" official Daniele Orsato after his side were beaten 3-0 by Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday night

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Angel Di Maria's touching gesture to Luka Modric spotted after World Cup heartbreak

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric's dream of winning the Qatar World Cup is over after Croatia were knocked out of the tournament by Lionel Messi's Argentina on Tuesday

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Croatia coach spots something "very suspicious" as Lionel Messi inspires Argentina win

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic fell one hurdle short of successive World Cup finals and believes his side did not enjoy any luck in their three-goal defeat vs Argentina

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Lionel Messi puts end to 16-year battle of magicians at Lusail - Joe Callaghan

Luka Modric wasn’t hanging around. He walked swiftly to the sidelines, slung off the elastic around that had kept his hair in place and joined the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2022

Croatia depart as they progressed throughout the World Cup, controlled, calculated and with no cutting edge

Their midfield trio have been critical to the progress of Zlatko Dalic’s team but Argentina found a way to nullify their threat

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022

Destiny on Argentina’s side with Lionel Messi on course for crowning moment in World Cup final

As each game passes in Qatar, it is becoming impossible to shake the feeling that Argentina and Lionel Messi will finally end their long wait to win the World Cup.

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022

Croatia defender kicked off team bus after opening beer on way to game

Croatia face Argentina in their World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, with defender Domagoj Vida set to watch from the substitute's bench, 10 years on from one of his most infamous episodes

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

World Cup 2022: Argentina fuelled by sense of destiny as Croatia look to deny Lionel Messi

Even the usually-unflappable Lionel Messi lost his cool in the aftermath of Argentina’s bad-tempered win over the Netherlands, hitting out at Dutch goalscorer Wout Weghorst after the game and labelling him a “fool”.

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022