Croatia charges footballers Modric, Lovren for perjury again

Real Madrid’s footballer Luka Modric and former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren have been charged again in Croatia with allegedly giving false testimony about financial deals with a former Dinamo Zagreb director. On Thursday, Croatia’s public prosecutors said there was enough…

Croatia begins new euro and Schengen zone era

Croatia is embarking on a historic year as it joins the border-free Schengen zone and ditches its own currency, the kuna, adopting the euro. The country committed to joining the eurozone when it became the EU’s newest member in 2013.…

World Cup 2022: Brazil in ‘’mourning’’ after exit on penalties against Croatia

It wasn’t supposed to end like this. Brazil had danced into the quarter-finals of the World Cup but their dreams of a showpiece jig in the final ended in tears at Education City Stadium. Croatia schooled the Samba stars on…

Brazil head coach Tite leaves role after World Cup exit to Croatia

Brazil head coach Tite has left his role after their shock World Cup quarter-final exit at the hands of Croatia. Croatia stunned the five-time world champions with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout win at the Education City Stadium to book…

EU ministers to address Schengen entry for Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania

EU home affairs ministers are in Brussels on Thursday to decide on admitting Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia to the Schengen area, with the latter having the best chance. The European Commission urged capitals in November, to let the trio join…

Kate Winslet taken to hospital after slipping over on set of new film

Kate Winslet was taken to hospital after slipping and falling on the set of her new film. The actress, who’s currently shooting in Croatia, was taken to a local hospital as a precaution required by the production, Metro.co.uk has confirmed…

Mandzukic scores on Al Duhail Champions League debut

Former Croatia forward Mario Mandzukic struck on his Asian Champions League debut as Qatar giants Al Duhail beat Iran’s Persepolis 2-0 in their opening Group C match of the continent’s premier competition on Tuesday. Ex-Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and Juventus…

Euro 2020 draw: England to face Croatia, Wales in group with Italy (NewTelegraph)

England have been drawn against Croatia and Czech Republic in Group D at UEFA EURO 2020, with Wales alongside Italy, Switzerland and Turkey in Group A. Germany will face world champions France and reigning European champions Portugal in Group F.…

Lovren banned over social media outburst against Spain (Punch)

Croatia defender Dejan Lovren has been banned for one international match over comments he made on social media about opponents Spain following his side’s 3-2 Nations League win in November. Lovren posted a video on Instagram where he appeared to…

Modric rewarded for ‘wonderful year’, says Solari (Punch)

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric was a deserved winner of the Ballon d’Or award after a “wonderful year” for both club and country, Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari said on Wednesday. The 33-year-old Modric won a third straight Champions League title…

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