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CROATIAN FOOTBALL SQUAD NEWS AND SCORES FROM EURO 2016

Real Madrid suffer further blow as star midfielder Luka Modric undergoes surgery on nagging knee problem 

04/10/16 11:44

Real Madrid's shaky start to the season has been further rocked by news that Luka Modric has needed surgery to cure a nagging knee problem. It will mean the Croatian international could be out for longer than the originally estimated month on the sidelines, and comes as a further blow to Zinedine Zidane whose start to the season is no better than Rafa Benitez's last year. Statistics have revealed that the Frenchman's first seven games have produced the same points return as Benitez's kick-off. He was sacked in the New Year and Zidane needs to put an end to four games without a win to keep the critics off his back. ...read

03/10/16 16:39

Croatia will be without Ivan Rakitic for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers as their injury woes deepen. The Barcelona midfielder will be forced to sit out with a strain of his Achilles tendon.

06/09/16 00:00

Kosovo made a dramatic entrance to the World Cup scene as they came from behind to claim a 1-1 draw in their opening qualifier in Finland. Former Norway international Valon Berisha netted their equaliser.

05/09/16 22:18

After the Lord Mayor’s show of Euro 2016, Wales provided an emphatic performance to indicate more good times on the big stage lie ahead after defeating Moldova 4-0 in Cardiff.

25/07/16 22:47

Sam Allardyce took a huge gamble on Monday by deciding to kick off his England reign with a vital World Cup qualifier rather than ease himself into his new role with a friendly.

11/07/16 16:54

Euro 2016 may have got the final it deserved as Portugal beat France in a low-key affair on Sunday night, but the fans showed that they were the life and soul of the party over the past month.

11/07/16 14:38

Cristiano Ronaldo's side were victorious despite winning just once inside 90 minutes and finishing third in their group, during a tournament where UEFA gave their new 24-team format its debut.

11/07/16 12:39

Sportsmail has decided to hand out awards for the moments of Euro 2016. Not for goalscorers, not for the best players, but for the events of the tournament that deserve to go down in history.

29/06/16 11:08

Despite Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo so far failing to produce a string of consistent displays, Portugal have recovered from a slow start to earn a place in the quarter-finals.

28/06/16 14:45

England slumped to a new low in Nice as their European Championship campaign came to an end following a 2-1 defeat by Iceland. Sportsmail looks at where it ranks in their most embarrassing losses.

27/06/16 16:17

Ronaldo's team are on the favourable side of the draw, with a quarter-final tie against Poland to come. But when asked if he thought they could win the trophy, Corluka answered emphatically.

27/06/16 15:07

Fernando Santos took his Portugal side's practice session at the Centre National de Rugby in Marcoussis on Monday. The training base was a happy one after their last-16 win over Croatia.

26/06/16 00:38

MATT BARLOW IN LENS: Portugal have edged their way into the Euro 2016 quarter-finals following a dramatic late 1-0 victory over Croatia in extra time on Saturday night.

25/06/16 22:34

Croatia and Portugal meet in the third last 16 fixture at the European Championship on Saturday evening. Join AMITAI WINEHOUSE for all the action as it happens.

25/06/16 10:10

Portugal will need Cristiano Ronaldo firing on all cylinders on Saturday night if they are to overcome Spain-conquering Croatia in Lens.

24/06/16 22:33

The underwhelming group-stages are over and Euro 2016's knockout round is underway. Here, Sportsmail columnist MARTIN KEOWN gives his verdict on Saturday's last-16 games.

24/06/16 16:12

Portugal's over-reliance on Cristiano Ronaldo will hold them back in their Euro 2016 clash with Croatia, says Argentina legend Diego Maradona. The two sides meet in the last 16 on Saturday.

24/06/16 11:19

SECRET SCOUT: Sportsmail’s football expert has been busy scrutinising the Euros for prospective Premier League bargains this summer. 

23/06/16 16:38

The group stages have provided goals and controversies, outrageous skill and dreadful mistakes. Sportsmail takes a look at every nation and grade's their performance so far...

23/06/16 13:31

One of Belgium, Croatia, Hungary, Northern Ireland, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland and Wales are guaranteed a place in the final - none of whom have a major international honour to their name.

23/06/16 12:57

On a crazy final day of the Euro 2016 group stage in France, teams from the British & Irish isles were left waiting until the very last moments to find out their last-16 fate in the tournament.

23/06/16 10:44

OLIVER TODD: Despite expectations of a dilution in quality, the tournament has instead seen a group of underdogs impressing. Sportsmail looks back over the revamped group stage to pick the best XI so far.

22/06/16 21:12

With their win over Spain on Tuesday night, Croatia confirmed their place at the top of Group D, and have earned themselves a draw that makes them a real possibility to make the final.

22/06/16 17:46

Andres Iniesta wanted to take the penalty that would have secured Spain top spot in Group D, but captain Sergio Ramos overruled him, before missing it himself.

22/06/16 16:56

His late winner sealed a surprise 2-1 victory over Spain and now Croatia star Ivan Perisic has fired a warning to their Euro 2016 rivals. Perisic produced another superb individual display on the night.

22/06/16 16:15

Among the difficulties being suffered by most of Euro 2016’s expected stars, Ivan Perisic has emerged as one of the tournament’s outstanding players for Croatia.

22/06/16 15:50

Spain will hold its General Election on Sunday and candidates have questioned David De Gea’s place in the team because of the ongoing investigation into a under-age prostitution ring.

22/06/16 15:43

IAN LADYMAN AT STADE DE BORDEAUX: One break was all it took. One sprint the length of the field and a shot David de Gea should have kept out, but didn’t, and Spain’s Euro 2016 bid was pitched into chaos.

22/06/16 14:10

The contrast in difficulty is summed up by the fact that the bottom half has nations with a total of 20 major titles (11 World Cups and nine Euros), while there is a total of none in the top half.

22/06/16 11:36

A late winner from Ivan Perisic sealed a 2-1 comeback victory for the Croatians, who usurped Spain to finish top and leave Del Bosque's side with a repeat of the Euro 2012 final against Italy.

21/06/16 22:19

Croatia stung Spain with a late Ivan Perisic strike to top Group D in front of the European champions, while Czech Republic were dumped out of Euro 2016 following defeat by Turkey.

21/06/16 11:37

The Croatian scored in his country's 2-2 draw with the Czech Republic on Friday and will be hoping his Barcelona team-mates-cum-Spanish opponents can help him add to his tally.

21/06/16 10:42

Sportsmail's Martin Keown offers his assessment of Tuesday's two late games at Euro 2016 as Spain face Croatia in Bordeaux and Czech Republic try to reach the last 16 with victory over Turkey.

21/06/16 09:44

Spain's bid to win a third-successive European Championship continues on Tuesday night when they face Croatia. Sportsmail provides you with an everything you need to know guide.

21/06/16 00:22

Croatia have escaped with a ban of £77,000 from UEFA after the barrage of flares, firecrackers and crowd fighting which brought their game against the Czech Republic to a halt.

20/06/16 17:32

The defending champions have taken maximum points from their first two games of the European Championship, beating the Czech Republic 1-0 in their opener before a 3-0 win against Turkey.

20/06/16 16:23

Violent clashes broke out during the tournament's opening weekend, with the worst trouble occurring during England's game against Russia. There have been further outbreaks of trouble since.

19/06/16 14:20

Croatia may be without one of its best players for its toughest match at the European Championship as Luka Modric struggles with a muscle injury.

19/06/16 10:53

Although the permutations over the third-place teams who will progress are complicated enough to require some serious mathematics the make-up of the individual groups are rather simpler.

19/06/16 02:24

A steward was injured as flares and fireworks rained on to the pitch and fighting broke out among Croatia supporters five minutes from the end of their draw with the Czech Republic in Euro 2016 Group D.

18/06/16 16:51

Croatia have been charged over crowd disturbances that marred the latter stages of their Euro 2016 match against the Czech Republic on Friday. Turkey have also been charged for crowd trouble.

18/06/16 01:28

CHRIS HATHERALL IN SAINT-ETIENNE: Croatia fans threw flares on the pitch and fought in the stands as their team threw away a 2-0 lead against the Czech Republic to draw 2-2.

18/06/16 01:23

GRAHAM POLL: English referee Mark Clattenburg took complete control of a volatile situation as he suspended play when numerous flares were thrown on to the pitch.

18/06/16 00:27

CHRIS HATHERALL AT THE STADE GEOFFREY-GUICHARD: Hooligans forced the match to be halted as they threw flares on the field and then fought each other in the stands where England play next.

18/06/16 00:27

Former Croatia manager Slaven Bilic has warned there will be more crowd trouble after condemning the violent scenes which marred his country's draw with the Czech Republic.

17/06/16 23:55

Croatia fans launched flares onto the pitch and fought amongst themselves during their side's 2-2 draw with Czech Republic on Friday causing the match to be stopped for five minutes.

17/06/16 23:46

UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against the Croatian Football Association for the chaotic scenes that saw Mark Clattenburg halt the Euro 2016 Group D fixture on Friday night.

17/06/16 19:14

Czech Republic snatched a crucial draw against Croatia in Saint-Etienne after it looked as though they were all-but out of Euro 2016, but fan violence marred Group D clash.

17/06/16 17:03

A moment of magic from Real Madrid playmaker Luka Modric helped Croatia kick-start their summer in France with a 1-0 win over Turkey in Paris.

17/06/16 09:37

I think you have seen my passion for the game on ITV in recent days — but I will try not to stand on that table again, there could have been a nasty accident! I was a bit embarrassed about that.

16/06/16 23:23

While Group A, B and C may be taking shape, attention turns to Group D and E on Friday. Italy stormed to a 2-0 victory over Belgium and will want more success against Sweden.

16/06/16 17:01

Croatia captain Darijo Srna says he is ready to play against the Czech Republic at Euro 2016 on Friday following the death of his father. Srna's father passed away during Croatia's opening game.

16/06/16 14:36

The former Arsenal veteran believes his country should be positive after their narrow defeat to Spain but has called on his side's youngsters to step up on the big stage.

15/06/16 16:03

Srna will rejoin the team and be available for Friday's Group D clash against Czech Republic after travelling home for his father's funeral, coach Ante Cacic said on Tuesday.

13/06/16 16:28

Srna was told his father, Uzeir, had died soon after Croatia's 1-0 win over Turkey in Paris on Sunday. It is not yet known if the right back will return in time for Friday's game with Czech Republic.

13/06/16 12:27

DECLAN TAYLOR IN PARIS: Croatia, the perennial dark horses of European football, are out of the stable and off the mark - but they did not hit top speed in their Group D opener against Turkey.

13/06/16 00:09

No prizes for guessing what hairstyle Ivan Perisic asks for when he visits his barber. The Croatia midfielder appeared against Turkey with his squad number and country cut into his hair.

12/06/16 18:43

Croatia coach Ante Cacic hailed the man-of-the-match performance of the majestic Luka Modric following his side's winning start against Turkey at Euro 2016 on Sunday.

12/06/16 17:13

Euro 2016 has reached its third day, and the world champions Germany have arrived on the scene. Joachim Low's side take on Ukraine as they look to put aside their struggles in their warm-ups.

12/06/16 16:03

Croatia deservedly won their clash with Turkey thanks to a thunderous strike by Real Madrid star Luka Modric. Recap all the action by looking back at ANTHONY HAY'S live commentary blog.

12/06/16 15:31

This summer the Irons boss is serving as one of ITV's pundits for their Euro 2016 coverage and he wasted no time in stoking the flames around the Croatia camp ahead of the game with Turkey.

12/06/16 13:00

The glory days of Davor Suker may be gone for Croatia, but a golden generation featuring Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic and Mario Mandzukic means they could be a threat at Euro 2016.

12/06/16 09:17

Northern Ireland have qualified for a first international tournament in a generation and manager Michael O'Neill has insisted that they are not simply there to make up the numbers.

11/06/16 22:42

Modric was in Slaven Bilic’s Croatia team knocked out of Euro 2008 by the Turks in a quarter-final that saw Croatia take a stoppage-time lead, only to concede even later and lose the penalty shoot-out.

09/06/16 23:53

Nike versus Adidas: Who wins the battle of the brands at Euro 2016? With data provided by Repucom's new European Football Report, Sportsmail assesses the various key categories.

09/06/16 13:26

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric wants his Croatia team to have secured a place in the knockout stages of Euro 2016 before they take on champions Spain in their final Group D clash.

09/06/16 00:59

Sportsmail's Martin Keown brings you his guide to all six groups. The former England defender's breaks down each team including star men, ones to watch and his take on their tournament prospects.

09/06/16 00:36

France is hosting the European Championship this summer where stars such as Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be hoping to get their hands on the coveted trophy.

09/06/16 00:23

Spain face a tough start to their bid to win a third consecutive European crown with the dangerous Croatia, Fatih Terim's Turkey and the never-to-be-written off Czech Republic in their pool.

08/06/16 19:13

Having trouble eulogising over Alban Hoxha or Haukur Heidar Hauksson? Don't worry as Sportsmail are on hand to help.

08/06/16 16:51

While on loan at Sporting Gijon, Halilovic scored three goals and set up five in 36 La Liga appearances to help Sporting avoid relegation. But the midfielder did not make coach Ante Cacic's squad.

08/06/16 16:41

Ahead of the kick off for Euro 2016 Sportsmail has put together your ultimate interactive guide to the biggest European Championship ever. With team, fixture and venue information and a quiz.

08/06/16 16:29

Size isn’t everything but the European Championship growing to 24 teams is only going to be good news for the big boys. Find out who we're backing, including a 14/1 shot and a 130/1 acca.

08/06/16 10:46

They are the stars that will light up Euro 2016, and they have been immortalised in glossy posters ahead of the start of the biggest tournament in this year's sporting calendar.

07/06/16 20:14

Ante Cacic's side would have been hoping for an easier assignment than four years ago. But Croatia have found themselves in another perilous pool alongside Spain, Turkey and the Czech Republic.

06/06/16 16:23

The biggest-ever Euros kick off this week with 24 teams, 51 matches and a month of top-class action throughout France. To keep track of events, grab yourself a copy of our superb wallchart.

06/06/16 13:27

Figures – collated by the Association of Accounting Technicians using player values according to transfermarkt.com – value the German squad at £421.4million with England at £334.5m.

06/06/16 09:07

The best footballing talent Europe has to offer will descend on France for Euro 2016. Here, Sportsmail runs the rule over Group D, headed by Spain.

05/06/16 08:01

Mario Mandzukic and Nikola Kalinic grabbed hat-tricks as Croatia achieved a record win by demolishing San Marino 10-0 in their final Euro 2016 warm-up match in Rijeka on Saturday.

04/06/16 22:39

The wait is nearly over as the 24 teams who will take to the field at Euro 2016 are put the finishing touches on their preparations.

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