Why Real Madrid may view Guler as Modric's long-term successor
by Ben McAleer
at Perşembe, Tem 6 2023 10:50
Real Madrid have a knack of signing the hottest young prospects in world football. From Martin Odegaard, to Vinicius Junior, to Rodrygo, to, most recently, Endrick, the Spanish capital is seemingly the-go to destination for young players seeking to break into the first team for, arguably, football's...
Netherlands vs Croatia: UEFA Nations League Semi-final team news and prediction
by Ben McAleer
at Çarşamba, Haz 14 2023 08:30
League A of the UEFA Nations League - remember that!? - comes to a head this week as Netherlands, Croatia, Spain and Italy compete to secure international glory.Ahead of Netherlands' meeting with Croatia, we provide the necessary pre-match information, including where to watch this semi-final, team ...
Modric defying Father Time as Croatia again reach World Cup semi-finals
by Ben McAleer
at Cumartesi, Ara 10 2022 11:50
Brazil were minutes away from securing their place in the World Cup semi-final. Neymar scored a superb individual effort at the end of the first half of extra time and they seemed destined to progress to the next round, only for Bruno Petkovic to strike late on to take the game to penalties. From th...
The next Modric? Is Odegaard the heir to the Croat's Real Madrid crown
by Ben McAleer
at Perşembe, May 7 2020 12:30
Martin Odegaard spent three years in the Netherlands in order to garner regular game time to develop accordingly. The Norwegian star secured a headline grabbing move to Real Madrid back in 2015, with Los Blancos beating off competition from across the continent for the next rising talent with the ho...
Odegaard proving he is Modric's readymade Real Madrid successor
by Ben McAleer
at Cuma, Ara 6 2019 17:03
Real Madrid may sit level on points with league leaders Barcelona at the top of LaLiga, but this season feels like another of transition for Los Blancos. Core players Karim Benzema, Marcelo, Sergio Ramos and Luka Modric are all now the wrong side of 30 and while Zinedine Zidane has masterminded the ...
England vs Croatia match preview: The selection dilemmas in winner takes all encounter
by Martin Laurence
at Cumartesi, Kas 17 2018 16:39
2018 Word Cup Team of the Tournament: Golden Ball winner features
by Ben McAleer
at Salı, Tem 17 2018 10:15
Partnering Kevin De Bruyne in the middle of the park is Croatia star Luka Modric. The Real Madrid ace was at his majestic best in midfield for the Vatreni in Russia, with the 32-year-old playing a key role in their progression to the final.It was, though, a bittersweet tournament for Modric. A 4-2 f...
France vs Croatia - Key midfield battle to determine World Cup winner
by Ben McAleer
at Cuma, Tem 13 2018 15:50
It all comes to an end on Sunday. The 64th and final match of Russia 2018 is played out this weekend with France up against Croatia having overcome Belgium and England, respectively, in the semi-finals. For France, it is the opportunity to lift the World Cup, 20 years after winning their first on ho...
Hazard a worthy front-runner for Player of the Tournament - The candidates
by Martin Laurence
at Pazartesi, Tem 9 2018 17:00
As we approach the World Cup semi-finals and the Jules Rimet trophy comes into focus for the four remaining sides, there are a number of players that will still be eyeing individual prizes too.While Harry Kane is the front-runner for the Golden Boot, two goals clear in the race for the gong, the odd...
Player Ratings: Croatia 1-1 Denmark - Keepers steal show in shooutout
by Martin Laurence
at Pazartesi, Tem 2 2018 11:20
WhoScored.com walk through the individual player ratings as Croatia progressed past Denmark in a penalty shootout, with Kasper Schmeichel shining once more in goal.CROATIA - 6.87Danijel Subasic - 7.27 - Atoned for some woeful goalkeeping in the first minute with three saves in the shootout to see De...