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'They punish you!' – Mateo Kovacic and Kristijan Jakic detail heartbreak against world champions

Croatian midfielders Mateo Kovacic and Kristijan Jakic shared their frustration after Spain snatched a late 2-1 victory in Split. The duo insisted Croatia showed crucial character following their heavy defeat to England.

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Bilic slams Cucurella over Perisic red card

Slaven Bilic has voiced his frustration following Croatia's narrow 2-1 Nations League defeat to Spain, hitting out at the antics of Marc Cucurella. Despite an improved performance from the Vatreni, the head coach felt his side were hard done by following a series of controversial refereeing calls in Rijeka.

Merino admits 'frustration' despite match-winning heroics for Spain

Mikel Merino was the man of the hour for Spain once again, coming off the bench to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in Split. Despite his match-winning brace, the Arsenal midfielder has opened up about the personal challenges he faces while playing a secondary role for both club and country.

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Messi slams 'strange' World Cup final conspiracy theories amid emotional farewell

Lionel Messi has officially called time on his legendary international career, bidding a tearful goodbye to the Argentina national team at the Estadio Monumental. The Inter Miami superstar used his final moments on the pitch to address the stinging criticism and conspiracy theories that followed the Albiceleste’s World Cup 2026 final defeat to Spain.

Tactical genius! De la Fuente masterstroke keeps unbeatable Spain rolling in Split cauldron

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente praised his side's competitive spirit after watching them fight back to beat Croatia 2-1. The head coach highlighted half-time substitute Mikel Merino as one of the world's best in his position.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
9	Indy Eleven	27	9	7	11	33	33	0	34	D L L L W
10	Loudoun United FC	26	4	12	10	32	44	-12	24	D W L L L
11	Birmingham Legion FC	26	4	11	11	36	43	-7	23	L W L D D
12	Brooklyn	27	4	6	17	27	55	-28	18	L L L D L
13	Sporting JAX	27	3	5	19	32	73	-41	14	L L L L W

'They punish you!' – Mateo Kovacic and Kristijan Jakic detail heartbreak against world champions

Bilic slams Cucurella over Perisic red card

Merino admits 'frustration' despite match-winning heroics for Spain

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Messi slams 'strange' World Cup final conspiracy theories amid emotional farewell

Tactical genius! De la Fuente masterstroke keeps unbeatable Spain rolling in Split cauldron

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