Ivan Rakitic parts ways with FC Barcelona after 6 years to rejoin Sevilla
"I want to thank all the culers and I hope that all of them have been able to enjoy me," Rakitic was quoted by FC Barcelona in his farewell speech
Sep 03, 2020, 00:38 AM IST
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic willing to risk coronavirus to play again
Barcelona FC midfielder Ivan Rakitic has said he wants to start playing again and for that he is even prepared to risk catching the coronavirus
Apr 30, 2020, 17:30 PM IST
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic unmoved by transfer rumours
After the arrival of Frenkie de Jong from Ajax and 31-year-old Sergio Busquets signing a new five-year deal last year, Barcelona’s midfield is looking a little crowded and the Croat could be the man shipped out this summer.
Jul 23, 2019, 00:21 AM IST
Barcelona hailed as champions-elect after defeating Real Madrid 1-0
Ivan Rakitic`s cool strike in the first half was enough to see off Real and send Barca 12 points clear of their historic rivals, as well as giving them a 10-point cushion over nearest challengers Atletico Madrid.
Mar 03, 2019, 17:57 PM IST
Croatia midfielder Rakitic out of England Nations League game
Rakitic, 30 has played 102 games for Croatia but Dalic said they have players capable of filling in.
Nov 17, 2018, 12:23 PM IST
La Liga: Messi returns but Barcelona beaten at home by rampant Real Betis
Messi scored from close range in stoppage time but Betis hung on to clinch a first league win at the Nou Camp since 1998.
Nov 11, 2018, 23:58 PM IST
Croatia at FIFA World Cup 2018 much more than Luka Modric magic
While Modric may be a worthy contender for Footballer of the Year, his team`s quick switch in tactics during their World Cup semi-final against England shows that danger lurks around every corner playing against this Croatia squad.
Jul 13, 2018, 14:47 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018 quarterfinals: Russia vs Croatia - See pics
Croatia ended Russia's unlikely World Cup dream when they won 4-3 on penalties to eliminate the gallant hosts after a dramatic quarter-final ended 2-2 after extra time on Saturday.
Jul 08, 2018, 17:00 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatian media hail 'fairytale' win over Argentina
Thursday`s 3-0 win in Nizhny Novgorod sent the Croatians through with a match to spare following what daily Sportske Novosti described as "a magnificent victory to be told by generations to come."
Jun 22, 2018, 13:05 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2018: No one prouder than Lionel Messi to captain national team, Croatia's Ivan Rakitic says
Rakitic said it was important for the Croatian national team to work together to stop Messi, who in the first match against Iceland despite a missed penalty had nine shots on goal.
Jun 21, 2018, 14:39 PM IST
Croatian striker Nikola Kalinic optimistic ahead of first game against Nigeria in FIFA World Cup 2018
Croatia, which boasts stars like Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic, FC Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, has demonstrated its strong potential, especially in midfield and attack, he said.
Jun 14, 2018, 14:15 PM IST
Luka Modric spearheads Croatia's World Cup squad
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic named today a 24-man World Cup squad, which will be eventually reduced by one player, and is led by international stars Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic and Mario Mandzukic.
May 21, 2018, 21:16 PM IST
I'm sure Messi will stay at Barcelona, says Ivan Rakitic
Barcelona announced last summer a three-year extension of the Argentinian's contract until 2021 - agreed with his father and agent - but the 30-year-old has still not made the agreement official.
Nov 22, 2017, 13:55 PM IST
El Clasico Miami: Lionel Messi scores as Barcelona defeat Cristiano Ronaldo-less Real Madrid
Lionel Messi, who put in a superb 64-minute performance, opened the scoring after just three minutes and when Ivan Rakitic doubled the lead soon after, the writing appeared to be on the wall for a sluggish Real Madrid side.
Jul 30, 2017, 08:31 AM IST
Luis Suarez, Ivan Rakitic keep Barcelona top; late Marcelo strike rescues Real Madrid against Valencia
Barca top the standings on 81 points due to their superior head-to-head record over Real, who also have 81 and have a game in hand.
Apr 30, 2017, 11:08 AM IST
Champions League: Barcelona believe in PSG 'miracle' mission in round 16 clash
Despite the news that Luis Enrique will no longer be their coach next season, Barca showed no negative effects as Lionel Messi led a 5-0 destruction of Celta Vigo in arguably the club's best performance of the season.
Mar 07, 2017, 10:49 AM IST
Champions League Preview: Barca hoping for a miracle against PSG in the second leg after a 4 nil first leg defeat
No side in Champions League history has ever come back from four goals down, but Barca hopes were raised by the sensational form of Lionel Messi in Saturday's 5-0 rout of Celta Vigo
Mar 05, 2017, 09:10 AM IST
Barcelona confirm defender Aleixs Vidal to miss rest of season due to ankle injury
A medical report said he underwent surgery on Saturday night in a hospital in Vitoria and will be out of action for five months.
Feb 12, 2017, 10:41 AM IST
La Liga 2015-16: Lionel Messi hat-trick helps Barcelona to record 35-match unbeaten run
Messi caught up with Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo on 35 trebles in all competitions.
Mar 04, 2016, 08:05 AM IST
