Mateo Kovacic and Kristijan Jakic reflect on Croatia's defeat to Spain
Midfielders Mateo Kovacic and Kristijan Jakic reacted to Croatia's 2-1 loss to Spain, emphasizing the team's improved aggression and the importance of home support.
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'They surprise even me!' – Luis de la Fuente hails Spain's resilience
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente praised his squad's fighting spirit following their 2-1 comeback victory over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League.
Pedri reveals Lamine Yamal's frustration over missing clinical edge despite Spain win
Pedri discusses Lamine Yamal's perfectionist nature and frustration following Spain's Nations League victory against Croatia.
Croatia 1-2 Spain: Merino double secures comeback win
Spain secured a comeback victory against Croatia in the Nations League, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring twice in the second half.
Spain secure comeback win over Croatia in Split as Merino shines
Mikel Merino came off the bench to inspire a 2-1 comeback victory for Spain against Croatia, keeping their perfect record intact.
Morgan Rogers: England's 7-0 Croatia win sets a new era
Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers hailed England's 7-0 Nations League victory over Croatia as a benchmark for the team's future identity under Thomas Tuchel.
England thrash Croatia 7-0: Player ratings
England produced a dominant performance in Rijeka, securing a massive 7-0 victory over Croatia. See how the players were rated.
Slaven Bilic slams 'unaggressive' Croatia following brutal Spain defeat
Slaven Bilic has heavily criticized Croatia's passive display in their loss to Spain, questioning his side's mentality as they prepare for a crucial game against England.
Luis de la Fuente hails Lamine Yamal's 'magic' after Spain thrash Croatia
Lamine Yamal scored twice and provided an assist as Spain secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League.
Anthony Gordon praises Trent Alexander-Arnold's 'courage' following England win
Anthony Gordon has lauded Trent Alexander-Arnold's technique and bravery after their connection secured England's Nations League victory against the Czech Republic.
Spain vs Croatia: UEFA Nations League Match Preview
Spain and Croatia face off in the second round of the UEFA Nations League, both aiming to maintain their perfect starts.
Ivan Rakitic admits he still cannot watch 2018 World Cup final
Former Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic has revealed he refuses to watch highlights of the 2018 World Cup final defeat to France, citing the lasting pain.
Slaven Bilic hails Luka Modric after winning start with Croatia
Luka Modric scored a brilliant goal as Slaven Bilic marked his return to the Croatia dugout with a 2-1 victory over Czechia in the UEFA Nations League.
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente plays down Eric Garcia injury fears
Luis de la Fuente has provided an optimistic update on Eric Garcia after the Barcelona defender withdrew from Spain's clash with England due to knee discomfort.
Marco Pasalic: Luka Modric proves age is just a number
Marco Pasalic scored the winner as Croatia beat Czechia 2-1, praising Luka Modric's ageless performance in Slaven Bilic's successful return as head coach.
Luka Modric to continue international career beyond 41st birthday
Croatia captain Luka Modric is not ready to retire from international football and will play in the upcoming Nations League matches.
Davor Šuker: The Top Scorer of the 1998 World Cup
We look back at Davor Šuker's historic campaign in the 1998 World Cup, where he won the Golden Boot and led Croatia to a bronze medal.
Goncalo Ramos: 'When goals in the final minutes repeat, it's not luck'
Portugal's Goncalo Ramos cemented his reputation as a super-sub by scoring a dramatic late winner against Croatia in the World Cup Round of 16.
Connected Ball technology sparks controversy in Croatia vs Portugal match
A sensor-enabled ball led to a crucial disallowed goal for Croatia against Portugal, sparking anger from Luka Modric and coach Zlatko Dalic.
Roberto Martinez sees symbolic signs of Diogo Jota in Portugal's dramatic win
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez dedicated his team's emotional 2-1 World Cup win over Croatia to the memory of the late Diogo Jota.