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India and Pakistan need to learn lessons from Croatia and Ethiopia

This week has given India two lessons - first from the Croatian President at the World Cup Final, and second from the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Jul 17, 2018, 16:43 PM IST

Croatia fly flags for first-ever World Cup finalists

With a population of just over four million, Croatia punched considerably above their weight to reach the final, going down gallantly at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium.

Jul 16, 2018, 18:50 PM IST

Intruders run on to pitch during World Cup final, Pussy Riot punk band claims responsibility

In the second half of the match, three people wearing white shirts and black trousers ran out onto the pitch from the area behind the French goal.

Jul 15, 2018, 22:52 PM IST

France win FIFA World Cup for second time, beat Croatia 4-2

France overwhelmed Croatia 4-2 in the World Cup final at Moscow`s Luzhniki stadium on Sunday to lift the trophy for the second time in 20 years.

Jul 15, 2018, 22:46 PM IST

Paris fanzone fills with 90,000 willing 'Les Bleus' to World Cup victory

Crowds of cheering French soccer fans gathered in Paris on Sunday, draped in red, white and blue and singing the Marseillaise, as excitement grew head of the France-Croatia showdown at the World Cup final in Moscow.

Jul 15, 2018, 21:56 PM IST

France win FIFA World Cup 2018, beat Croatia 4-2 - As it happened

Croatia dominated possession in the first-half but conceded goals off set-pieces before Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe fired stunning goals in the second-half to seal the match for France.

Jul 15, 2018, 20:13 PM IST

France vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2018 final match live streaming timing, channels, websites and apps

France vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2018 third-place match live streaming timing, channels, websites and apps

Jul 15, 2018, 19:35 PM IST

Zlatko Dalic credits Croatia's FIFA World Cup 2018 run to team work and unity

Croatia’s fairytale run to the World Cup final is a footballing “miracle” built on a foundation of teamwork and unity which has seen them outlast sides reliant on brilliant individual talent, coach Zlatko Dalic said on Thursday.

Jul 13, 2018, 11:46 AM IST

Nike celebrates FIFA World Cup 2018 finalists

The World Cup final on Sunday will not only be an all-European affair but an all-Nike match. For the first time in its history, the American sportswear manufacturer will be providing the kit for the two finalists, France and Croatia.

Jul 13, 2018, 11:19 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 semifinals: Croatia vs England - As it happened

England looked on course to book a spot in the title clash but Croatia equalised in the 68th minute to send the match into extra time. In the end, Mario Mandzukic's netted one at extra time to seal the match for Croatia.

Jul 11, 2018, 23:14 PM IST

Croatia were underrated for years, now is their time to shine: Dalic

Dalic has managed to get the best out of his players so far as they cruised through the group stage with three wins out of three games, including a win over Argentina.

Jul 11, 2018, 00:52 AM IST

FIFA World Cup: Croatia vs England head to head battles

England qualified for the semi-final for the first time since 1990 while Croatia, on the other hand, appear in their second-ever World Cup last four game.

Jul 10, 2018, 18:24 PM IST

England fans don waistcoats ahead of semi-final against Croatia

Ahead of the England and Croatia semi-final match on Wednesday, England fans are ready to support their team by paying tribute to coach Gareth Southgate.

Jul 10, 2018, 18:24 PM IST

Croatia vs England semi-final history factbox

A brief history of previous World Cup semi-final appearances by England and Croatia, ahead of their last four match at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium.

Jul 10, 2018, 18:15 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: England and Croatia look to banish semis blues

England’s last appearance in the last four was in 1990 when they lost to West Germany in a penalty shootout while eight years later, in their first World Cup as an independent nation, Croatia lost to hosts France.

Jul 09, 2018, 22:08 PM IST

Ukraine message was not political: Domagoj Vida

Croatian Football Federation had asked Vida and Vukojevic and all the Croatia players “to refrain from any messages that could be politically interpreted in the future”.

Jul 09, 2018, 00:03 AM IST

Croatia's Modric chasing FIFA World Cup dream after shootout win

Croatia captain Luka Modric put in a man of the match performance to lead his side to a penalty shootout victory over hosts Russia.

Jul 08, 2018, 10:52 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018 semifinal schedule: France vs Belgium; England vs Croatia

France, Belgium, England and Croatia are the four semi-finalists of FIFA World Cup 2018, a lineup that signals a shift in the football power equation. In a historic first of sorts, the tournament in Russia does not feature even one of the powerhouses of football - Brazil, Germany and Argentina - in the semifinals.

Jul 08, 2018, 03:08 AM IST

Croatia shatter Russia's FIFA World Cup 2018 dream, meet England in semis

Croatia beat hosts Russia 4-3 on penalties after the teams were level at 2-2 following extra time in their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday and will meet England in the semi-finals.

Jul 08, 2018, 02:43 AM IST