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Buyan the bear predicts Croatia will beat France in World Cup final

Buyan the bear predicts Croatia will beat France in World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

A Croatian victory would be a huge upset, with France firm favourites to win the World Cup for a second time.

Fit-again Croatia ready for seismic event, says coach Dalic

Fit-again Croatia ready for seismic event, says coach Dalic

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Croatia have no major injury concerns going into Sunday's World Cup final despite having played three 120-minute matches

World Cup: When wingers gave Croatia flight

World Cup: When wingers gave Croatia flight

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

World Cup: When wingers gave Croatia flight

Pogba tests positive for COVID-19, left out of France squad

Pogba tests positive for COVID-19, left out of France squad

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Deschamps said Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga was called up as a late replacement for Pogba.

Exhausted Croatia must draw on reserves for France final

Exhausted Croatia must draw on reserves for France final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

It was no surprise that Croatia cavorted on the pitch in celebration with fans and family long after beating England in the semi-finals of the World Cup on Wednesday night, but a wiser head might have ushered them quietly to ice bath and bed.

Croatia defender Vida apologises for Ukraine comments

Croatia defender Vida apologises for Ukraine comments

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Croatia defender Domagoj Vida apologised after his team's World Cup semi-final victory over England on Wednesday after speaking out in support of Russia's neighbour and adversary Ukraine.

Comeback kings Croatia still have unfinished business

Comeback kings Croatia still have unfinished business

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

For Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic the final is a chance to settle the score 20 years after the bitter defeat

Croatia were lions, says scorer Mandzukic

Croatia were lions, says scorer Mandzukic

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'This is a miracle. Only great teams can be as brave as we were and fight back from a goal down against teams like England'

PHOTOS: Jubilant Croatia fans revel in World Cup semis win over England

PHOTOS: Jubilant Croatia fans revel in World Cup semis win over England

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The country of around 4 million people came to a standstill as Croatians watched the game on screens in squares and cafes.

WC Semis: Croatia v England - key head-to-head battles

WC Semis: Croatia v England - key head-to-head battles

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Here is a look at some of the key head-to-head duels which could prove decisive.

Modric shines again but his Croatia mates must do more

Modric shines again but his Croatia mates must do more

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Croatia progressed to the semi-finals of the World Cup after a second successive penalty shootout on Saturday but their inability to put away another unimpressive team over 90 minutes and extra time is a major worry for the Balkan side.

Russia salutes 'heroes' after Croatia ends World Cup dream

Russia salutes 'heroes' after Croatia ends World Cup dream

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

The Kremlin dubbed the Russian national team heroes and proud soccer fans saluted their underdog host team after the side lost on penalties to Croatia, bringing an end to its World Cup challenge at the quarter-finals.

PHOTOS: Croatia end Russia's World Cup dream on penalties

PHOTOS: Croatia end Russia's World Cup dream on penalties

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Modric and Co will face England in Moscow on Wednesday!

COVID-19 vaccination drive to start in India on Jan 16

COVID-19 vaccination drive to start in India on Jan 16

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

After healthcare and frontline workers, priority will be given to those above 50 years of age and the under-50 population groups with co-morbidities numbering around 27 crore, it added.

Will we see attacking or defensive Russia against Croatia?

Will we see attacking or defensive Russia against Croatia?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Croatia will be ready for both versions of Russia, says Perisic

Still not heard of Croatia? 10 (more) reasons you should visit it!

Still not heard of Croatia? 10 (more) reasons you should visit it!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Last week Anita Rao Kashi wrote about 9 reasons to visit Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Here are 10 more reasons why you must visit the country

Croatia stutter closer to World Cup glory

Croatia stutter closer to World Cup glory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Croatia made heavy weather of beating Denmark in their worst performance of the tournament, but will seek to rediscover their fluency in a weekend showdown against Russia for a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

PICS: Croatia down Denmark via penalty shoot-out to make last 8

PICS: Croatia down Denmark via penalty shoot-out to make last 8

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Croatia came back after conceding in the opening minute to defeat Denmark 3-2 in the penalty shoot-out and earn a World Cup quarter-final berth, after the two sides drew 1-1 in the Round of 16 match on Sunday.

WC Preview: Denmark promise to attack against Croatia

WC Preview: Denmark promise to attack against Croatia

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Denmark will change their approach and offer more in attack as they bid to get past Croatia at the World Cup, coach Age Hareide promised on the eve of Sunday's second round match.

Magic Modric living the dream for Croatia

Magic Modric living the dream for Croatia

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

After scoring one of the goals of the tournament and upstaging Lionel Messi by leading his team to the top of their group, Croatia captain Luka Modric hopes to fulfil a dream that began when he watched his nation record a best ever World Cup showing.

Cool Coric steers Croatia into Davis Cup final with France

Cool Coric steers Croatia into Davis Cup final with France

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

The 21-year-old Coric came from two sets to one down to defeat the 20-year-old debutant Tiafoe 6-7(0), 6-1, 6-7(11), 6-1, 6-3 and finally subdue a remarkable fightback from the Americans, who had earlier levelled the tie 2-2 from two down.

Pursuit of Federer's record spurred Djokovic to compete in US Open

Pursuit of Federer's record spurred Djokovic to compete in US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Novak Djokovic decided to travel to New York for the US Open amid the COVID-19 pandemic because the 17-time Grand Slam champion did not want to pass up on the opportunity to close in on Roger Federer's record tally of 20.

Croatia on course to rival stunning run of '98

Croatia on course to rival stunning run of '98

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

They can now dream of going one better than their third-place finish in 1998, which marked their first participation in the World Cup finals as an independent nation.

PHOTOS: Croatia sink brave Iceland with late Perisic strike

PHOTOS: Croatia sink brave Iceland with late Perisic strike

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Iceland's first World Cup adventure came to a valiant end on Tuesday as they were beaten 2-1 by Group D winners Croatia due to a late strike from Ivan Perisic, with Argentina qualifying as runners-up instead.

Mordic & Co. seek to emulate Croatia's class of '98

Mordic & Co. seek to emulate Croatia's class of '98

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Croatia had shown glimpses of their potential at the last European Championships in France two years ago when they beat Spain but went out in the second round to eventual winners Portugal after conceding in extra time.

When Croatia 'shocked Messi, Maradona and the rest of the world'

When Croatia 'shocked Messi, Maradona and the rest of the world'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Croatia's euphoric media ran out of superlatives as they hailed the Balkan nation's stunning World Cup win over Argentina which propelled them into the competition's knockout stages for the first time since the 1998 tournament when they finished third.

World Cup: Croatia crush Argentina 3-0 to reach knockout stage

World Cup: Croatia crush Argentina 3-0 to reach knockout stage

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Classy Croatia handed Argentina a 3-0 drubbing to claim a place in the World Cup knockout stage thanks to goals by Ante Rebic, Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic in their Group D match on Thursday.

Messi seeks redemption against dangerous Croatia

Messi seeks redemption against dangerous Croatia

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The Argentina captain turns 31 in a few days and may be playing his last World Cup. He would need to win it to rival fellow great Diego Maradona for the eternal love of his compatriots.

Croatia's Kalinic sent home after refusing sub role

Croatia's Kalinic sent home after refusing sub role

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

'I have calmly accepted that, and since I need my players fit and ready to play, I have made this decision'

Here's how Croatia plan to stop Messi

Here's how Croatia plan to stop Messi

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic says he will turn to his Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic for ideas on how to stop Argentina's Lionel Messi in Thursday's Group D match between the two teams.

Croatia's Modric ready for Argentina challenge

Croatia's Modric ready for Argentina challenge

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric suggested that his team's 2-0 victory over Nigeria on Saturday had turned up the heat on Group D favourites Argentina

World No 1 Djokovic says will play at US Open

World No 1 Djokovic says will play at US Open

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

It is a U-turn from Novak Djokovic after his June statements that competing at the 2020 US Open would be 'impossible' due to 'extreme' COVID-19 protocols for the tournament at Flushing Meadows.

WC Preview: Croatia and Nigeria fight for life in Group of Death

WC Preview: Croatia and Nigeria fight for life in Group of Death

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Dark horse Croatia take on spirited Nigeria in a World Cup opener on Saturday that could leave one side fighting for their tournament lives in the Group of Death.

PHOTOS: Mexico crush Croatia to set up Dutch date

PHOTOS: Mexico crush Croatia to set up Dutch date

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Photos of the World Cup game between Mexico and Croatia

Neymar returns in scoring style as Brazil beat Croatia

Neymar returns in scoring style as Brazil beat Croatia

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

The former Barcelona forward, key to his country's hopes in Russia, came on as a halftime substitute and provided the moment of inspiration for win the game in the 69th minute.

Tennis: Kyrgios hits back at Coric for Adria Tour comments

Tennis: Kyrgios hits back at Coric for Adria Tour comments

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Kyrgios shot back at Coric, saying he "should care" about his comments.

PHOTOS: Zverev edges past Coric; Carreno Busta in semis

PHOTOS: Zverev edges past Coric; Carreno Busta in semis

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

German fifth seed Alexander Zverev survived a stern test of nerve to reach his second Grand Slam semi-final this year after outclassing Croatian Borna Coric at the US Open on Tuesday.

Euro qualifiers: Germany edge N Ireland; Croatia held

Euro qualifiers: Germany edge N Ireland; Croatia held

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Serge Gnabry continued his impressive scoring run for Germany, netting in second-half stoppage time for his ninth goal in his 10th international, completing Germany's eighth consecutive win over Northern Ireland.

PIX: Nagal loses to birthday boy Thiem; out of US Open

PIX: Nagal loses to birthday boy Thiem; out of US Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Second seed Dominic Thiem celebrated his 27th birthday with a commanding 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 victory over India's Sumit Nagal on Thursday to move into the third round of the US Open.

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Lots of weddings were put on hold this year, but some still took place and photographers were on hand to capture the magical memories. Some couples even had their special days documented in an award-winning style. The winners of the International Wedding Photographer of the Year have been revealed and the snaps will warm your heart.