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Romelu Lukaku endured a torrid time of things after he was introduced a second-half substitute in Belgium’s key clash against Croatia and has now been the target of ridicule from former Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic

Ukraine says Croatian court has cleared way for sale of Viktor Medvedchuk’s Royal Romance yacht

Gallant in defeat to Belgium, overpowered by vengeful Croatians and then swashbuckled aside on Thursday night, the vicissitudes of Canada's first World Cup campaign for 36 years are likely to provide the template for a generation of players and coaches.

Japan and Morocco delivered historic wins in Qatar on Thursday, with Croatia also advancing to the last 16.

Belgium were eliminated from the World Cup at the first hurdle, with Roberto Martinez's team missing a host of chances against Croatia to exit with just one goal to their name

It was a day when the giants of football fell. First Belgium were eliminated after a 0-0 draw with Croatia. Morocco's 2-1 victory over Canada saw them topping Group F in stunning fashion. The Atlas Lions will face Spain in the next round after another shock result saw La Roja…

The 2010 champions confirmed their place in the last 16 in Qatar despite their defeat to Japan in their final group stage fixture on Thursday as they finished as runners-up in Group E

Group E winners Japan will look to upset the odds again against Croatia in the last-16

Four teams in the last 16 will have Celtic representation as Japan stunned Spain to set up a knockout tie with Croatia.

Europe's top ranked side were knocked out at the group stages after failing to beat Croatia this afternoon

Chelsea transfer news: Josko Gvardiol delivered another vintage defensive performance as he helped Croatia qualify for the last-16 of the World Cup knocking out Belgium in the process