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Good draw, bad draw: Dour England do enough to top Euros group

Good draw, bad draw: Dour England do enough to top Euros group

A scoreless draw with Slovenia - combined with the Denmark-Serbia stalemate - means Gareth Southgate’s side will avoid the tournament favourites until the final.

  • by Ciaran Fahey

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Celebrate players, not politics: Croatian ambassador wants soccer clubs to kick out ideology
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Celebrate players, not politics: Croatian ambassador wants soccer clubs to kick out ideology

The call comes after an investigation showed how some Australian-Croatian sporting clubs were displaying fascist symbols and commemorating anniversaries linked to the Nazi-backed Ustasha.

  • by Simone Fox Koob and Ben Schneiders
‘Symbols of hate’: The lingering afterlife of Croatian fascism in Australia

‘Symbols of hate’: The lingering afterlife of Croatian fascism in Australia

The legacy of Croatia’s wartime puppet regime can be seen in symbols and rituals proudly promoted in parts of the community.

  • by Ben Schneiders and Simone Fox Koob
No ‘booby prize’ as Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take third place

No ‘booby prize’ as Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take third place

Luka Modric high-fived and embraced his Croatian teammates after what was likely the midfield great’s last appearance at the World Cup.

  • by James Robson
As it happened: Alvarez double, Messi magic put Argentina into final

As it happened: Alvarez double, Messi magic put Argentina into final

Argentina will face either Morocco or France in the World Cup final after two quick-fire goals turned their semi-final against Croatia on its head at Lusail Stadium.

  • by James Polson
Alvarez and Messi steer Argentina past Croatia into World Cup final
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Alvarez and Messi steer Argentina past Croatia into World Cup final

Argentina’s Julian Alvarez scored twice and earned a penalty converted by Lionel Messi as they swept past Croatia 3-0 and into the World Cup final where they will face either holders France or Morocco.

  • by Karolos Grohmann
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Can Morocco or Croatia shatter World Cup’s glass ceiling?

Can Morocco or Croatia shatter World Cup’s glass ceiling?

In almost 100 years, only eight nations have won the World Cup. Two surprise semi-finalists are vying to become just the third first-time winners in four decades.

  • by Mitch Phillips
More than just Messi: Croatia out to stop entire Argentina team

More than just Messi: Croatia out to stop entire Argentina team

A man-marking brief won’t be employed against Lionel Messi when Croatia meet Argentina for a spot in the World Cup final.

  • by Karolos Grohmann
Messi’s dream alive as Argentina reach semis on penalties, Croatia break Brazil hearts

Messi’s dream alive as Argentina reach semis on penalties, Croatia break Brazil hearts

Argentina have knocked out the Netherlands in a penalty shootout to set up a semi-final against Croatia, who also beat Brazil on penalties on a dramatic day of action.

World Cup LIVE: Brazil fans, players salute Pele after South Korea romp

World Cup LIVE: Brazil fans, players salute Pele after South Korea romp

Vinicius jnr, Neymar, Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta all made it onto the scoresheet in the first half as the five-time champions eye a deep run in Qatar.

  • by James Polson
Japan seize up in shootout as Croatia move into quarter-finals

Japan seize up in shootout as Croatia move into quarter-finals

Japan have failed again to reach the last eight at a World Cup finals after being beaten in a penalty shootout, thanks to three awful, softly taken spot kicks.

  • by Vince Rugari

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