Last year, Andrej Kramaric was still TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's top scorer. Now the 35-year-old record goalscorer is completely on the outside – not only at the club from Kraichgau.
Mateo Kovacic has insisted that halting Spain's historic dominance is well within Croatia's reach as the two heavyweights prepare to collide in the UEFA Nations League. Despite the world champions boasting a daunting 39-match unbeaten run, the Manchester City midfielder believes his side has the tactical tools to cause an upset at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.
Former Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic has confessed that he still cannot bring himself to watch any footage from the 2018 World Cup final defeat against France. The former midfield maestro insisted that while the heartbreak in Moscow remains too raw to revisit, the squad took immense pride in winning global admiration for their underdog nation.
Croatia icon Davor Suker has warned Nations League rivals Spain that underestimating his country could prove costly ahead of Tuesday's showdown at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan. The former Sevilla striker acknowledged La Roja's quality while tipping timeless midfielder Luka Modric to lead an upset against the reigning European champions in Seville.
Luka Modric rolled back the years in Prague to secure a vital victory for Croatia, marking the return of Slaven Bilic to the dugout with a trademark performance. The veteran midfielder proved once again that age is just a number, leading a youthful Vatreni side to a 2-1 win over Czechia.
Marco Pasalic scored the decisive goal as Croatia secured a 2-1 Nations League victory over Czechia in Slaven Bilic's return to the dugout. Speaking after the match, the midfielder paid tribute to skipper Luka Modric, insisting the veteran continues to prove that age is merely a number.
Luka Modric delivered another timeless performance, scoring a brilliant opening goal to lead Croatia to a 2-1 Nations League win against Czechia. Returning manager Slaven Bilic and Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek both lauded the veteran midfielder as the ultimate difference-maker.
Thomas Tuchel has thrown his full weight behind Harry Kane to become the first Englishman in over two decades to claim the Ballon d’Or. The Three Lions boss believes his captain is only getting better with age and sees no reason why the prolific striker cannot remain the focal point of the national team for years to come.
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