Magical Messi guides Barca past Spurs
Ivan Rakitic scored a wonderful volley and Lionel Messi struck twice to inspire Barcelona to a thrilling 4-2 win at Tottenham in the Champions League.
Rakitic lauds ‘world’s best’ Modric
Luka Modric is the best player in the world and should be recognised as such with a Ballon d’Or triumph, according to Ivan Rakitic.
Rakitic confirms Barcelona stay
Ivan Rakitic has confirmed he will be staying at Barcelona, despite being linked with a €90-million move to Paris Saint-Germain.
France crowned world champions
France were crowned 2018 World Cup champions after defeating Croatia 4-2 in Moscow on Sunday, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Rakitic: I’ll get a forehead tattoo if Croatia win World Cup
Ivan Rakitic has joked he will get a tattoo on his forehead if Croatia win the World Cup.
Croatia keep ‘Golden Generation’ dream alive
Belgium failed to deliver the goods against France, but Croatia’s historic victory against England gives hope to the ‘Golden Generation’ moniker, writes MARSHALL GOUTS.
Croatia secure historic comeback to reach World Cup final
Croatia will face France in the 2018 World Cup final after they came from behind to defeat England 2-1 in their semi-final clash at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Dier wary of ‘world class’ Rakitic and Modric
Eric Dier has praised Croatia duo Ivan Rakitic and Luka Modric, warning that England must contain them to book a first World Cup final spot in 52 years.
Young focusing on Three Lions threat
Ashley Young wants England to focus on their own qualities ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Croatia, rather than worry about the threat of Luka Modric.
Rakitic is in career-best form – Dalic
Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic is in career-best form at the World Cup, according to coach Zlatko Dalic.
