Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Croatia

Today at the World Cup: Croatia and Morocco prepare for third-place play-off

The pair face each other on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Why does the World Cup third-place game exist? It's all about the money.

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — It's one of the most pointless games in international sports, a match no one wants to play and one few remember once it's over.

Los Angeles Times

Lionel Messi's absence from Argentina training explained ahead of World Cup final

Argentina head into Sunday's World Cup final with France aiming to end their 36-year wait for football's grand prize, though there are concerns over whether talisman Lionel Messi is fully fit

Daily Mirror

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Today at the World Cup: France and Argentina turn attention to Sunday’s final

After the drama of the semi-finals, it was a low key day in Qatar

The Independent UK

Neymar's telling response to Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe World Cup final question

Neymar was asked his view on Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe winning the World Cup in the immediate aftermath of Brazil being beaten by Croatia in the quarter-finals

Daily Mirror

Croatia vs Morocco lineups: Confirmed team news, starting XIs, injury latest for World Cup 2022 game today

Croatia and Morocco have both named their teams for today’s World Cup third-place play-off in Qatar.

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi application off-pitch says a lot about his World Cup ambition

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is enjoying the tournament of his life after scoring five goals to help Argentina reach Sunday's World Cup final at the Lusail Stadium

Daily Mirror

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

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

Ex-miss Croatia stuns in revealing outfit at World Cup semi-finals

The model has been turning heads this World Cup.

Irish Mirror

Josip Juranovic's Celtic transfer fee revealed as Torino told they’d have to double record for World Cup star

The Hoops are set for a bidding war for the Croatia with the Serie A outfit making contact with Parkhead chiefs amid EPL interest

Daily Record

Croatia vs Morocco: World Cup 2022 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h, odds today

Croatia and Morocco battle today for the second time at this World Cup to determine the winner of the third-place play-off.

Evening Standard

We will try to clinch the third place, says Morocco coach Regragui

NEW DELHI: After a heartbreaking end to their dream run at the FIFA World Cup 2022, Morocco coach Walid Regragui said on Thursday that his record-setting team will go for the third place against Croatia on Saturday. Regragui also added that he will give chances to those who are yet…

The Times of India

When is the World Cup third-place play-off? Date and kick-off time

World Cup news: Croatia will find out their opponents for the World Cup third-place play off on Wednesday evening when France take on Morocco.

Football London

Why hasn't Mateo Kovacic returned to Chelsea training yet following World Cup semi-final?

Mateo Kovacic reached the World Cup semi-final with Croatia in Qatar, but with hopes of a second final over he will not return to training with Chelsea just yet

Football London

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

France 24

World Cup 2022: Clinical performance by France ends Morocco's dreams of reaching final

After a dazzling run of wins captivated the footballing world, Morocco crashed out in the semi-finals after France's solid attacking display gave them a 2-0 win. Les Bleus will now take on Argentina in Sunday's final, after the genius Lionel Messi powered them to a resounding win over Croatia. Read…

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi's masterclass: Brutal World Cup 2022 moment that destroyed Josko Gvardiol

Lionel Messi produced arguably the most-dropping moment of the 2022 World Cup in Argentina's semi-final victory over Croatia, assisting Julian Alvarez to finish off a career-encapsulating run that showcased his brilliance

Evening Standard

World Cup 2022: How the other Lionel inspired Messi and Argentina to set a date with destiny

Lionel Messi stands on the brink of history, or perhaps destiny, one step away from the fulfilment of a dream.

The Guardian - UK

Germany’s Scholz backs more Balkan states joining EU

Chancellor says it is in Germany’s and Europe’s interest for Bosnia and others to join Croatia in bloc

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Football London

Chelsea in battle with Man City and Man Utd for Thiago Silva replacement as huge £95m bid made

Chelsea continue to be linked with a move for RB Leipzig and Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol, but face a battle to land the 20-year-old with Man United and Man City also interested

Daily Mirror

Emiliano Martinez reveals dressing room secret fuelling Argentina's World Cup 2022 charge

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will play in the World Cup final with Argentina after easing past Croatia in the semi-finals, with anti-Argentine sentiment fueling their campaign

Daily Mirror

Piers Morgan lays out "sheet of facts" why Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi starred as Argentina reached the World Cup final with a win over Croatia, but Piers Morgan still believes it is Cristiano Ronaldo who should be named the Greatest of All Time

Asharq Al-Awsat

Croatia’s ‘Golden Generation’ Nears End after World Cup

Argentina was a step too far for a Croatia team that reached back-to-back World Cup semifinals and shocked Brazil along the way in Qatar. Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 3-0 win at Lusail Stadium Tuesday and moved a step closer to lifting the one major trophy that has eluded…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Messi Evokes Maradona Comparisons on Road to World Cup Final

The blue-and-white wall of Argentina fans launched into another rendition of their World Cup anthem as fulltime approached at Lusail Stadium. “Maradona,” they sang, “is cheering Lionel on” from heaven. The parallels between the two all-time greats of Argentine soccer, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, are becoming ever more striking…

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi interview goes off script as female reporter says how much he means to her

Lionel Messi was the subject of intense praise for one female reporter after his stunning performance during the World Cup semi-final win over Croatia as Argentina took a step closer to glory

Manchester Evening News

Lionel Messi has just told Manchester United why they made a mistake under Ralf Rangnick

Former Man United interim manager Ralf Rangnick identified Julian Alvarez as a player the club should have considered signing in January 2021.

1 … 46 47 48 49

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.