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.
Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic is in career-best form at the World Cup, according to coach Zlatko Dalic.
Croatia reached the World Cup semi-finals for the second time in their history with Ivan Rakitic again the hero in a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Russia. (more…)
Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic expects Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi to be ‘uber-motivated’ when his side face Argentina at the World Cup on Thursday.
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Lionel Messi is the best regardless of whether he leads Argentina to World Cup glory, according to Barcelona teammate Ivan Rakitic.
Barcelona claimed a 3-1 victory against Mamelodi Sundowns to clinch the Nelson Mandela Centenary Cup at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening, writes MARSHALL GOUTS. (more…)
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic is wary of Eden Hazard, but warned his team that there was more to Chelsea than just the star attacker. (more…)
Ivan Rakitic feels El Clasico cannot be treated like a cup final as Barcelona prepare to take on rivals Real Madrid. (more…)
A brace by Lionel Messi and a goal by Ivan Rakitic gave Barcelona a comfortable 3-0 win in their Champions League encounter against Juventus on Tuesday night at the Camp Nou. (more…)
Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde says he has no plans to sell midfield duo Ivan Rakitic or Andre Gomes. (more…)