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Spain Triumph: Historic European Water Polo Gold

Spain Secures Historic European Gold in Water Polo Clash Spain clinched a remarkable victory against reigning champion Croatia in the European men’s water polo championships, winning 11-10. The flawless 3-0 final quarter performance led Spain to their first crown after reaching the finals four times. Alvaro Granados, crowned Most Valuable Player, played a pivotal role, scoring three crucial goals, including the match-winner. Croatia, aiming for a third title, couldn't hold their lead, and Spain's magical final eight minutes secured their historic win. Crowning
Messi's FIFA World Cup Dream

Croatia Aim to End Lionel Messi’s FIFA World Cup…

Croatia has already ended Neymar's World Cup dream. Now they hope to do the same to Lionel Messi. Croatia, runners-up in 2018, are the next obstacle for Argentina to overcome on Tuesday in the semifinals as Messi aims to win the one major trophy that has eluded him. But Croatia, who lost to France in the final in Russia, are on their own mission to go one step further this time around. "I don't think we need to fear anybody. We need to
Alex Sandro

Brazil’s Alex Sandro Could Miss Quarter-Final Against Croatia: Tite

Brazil’s first-choice left back Alex Sandro has not fully recovered from injury and is doubtful for their quarter-final against Croatia on Friday, manager Tite said on Thursday. Alex Sandro was substituted in the 86th minute of Brazil’s second World Cup Group G match against Switzerland with a muscle problem in his left hip. He was ruled out for their final group stage match with Cameroon and the last-16 clash versus South Korea and, according to Tite, he could miss his third consecutive game
Russia beat Croatia in Davis Cup final

Russia beat Croatia in Davis Cup final

Russia took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Croatia in the Davis Cup final in Madrid on Sunday to secure their third title and first in 15 years. Reigning U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev claimed the deciding second point by defeating Marin Cilic 7-6(7) 6-2 after compatriot Andrey Rublev beat Borna Gojo 6-4 7-6(5). Source: Reuters / Reporting by Amy Tennery in New York; Editing by Jan Harvey
Sterling gives England opening Euro 2020 win over Croatia

Sterling gives England opening Euro 2020 win over Croatia

LONDON: Raheem Sterling finally found his tournament touch when his 61st-minute goal gave England a deserved 1-0 win over Croatia at Wembley on Sunday (Jun 13) as they began a European Championship with a victory for the first time in nine attempts. Sterling, something of a surprise starter after a flat end to the domestic season but a favourite of manager Gareth Southgate, slid home after great work by Kalvin Phillips to end an individual drought that had run through England’s three previous

Luka Modric clinches Ballon d’Or, Ada Hegerberg creates history…

Croatian superstar Luka Modric capped off a memorable 2018 season with one of the ultimate individual accolades for a player. Luka Modric was awarded the Ballon d’Or in Paris on Monday night, owing to his third straight Champions League win with Real Madrid and his midfield masterclass for Croatia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The Real Madrid midfielder ended the decade-long dominance of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to clinch football’s most coveted individual prize. https://twitter.com/lukamodric10/status/1069776628350402560 On the other hand, it was

Croatia’s Dejan Lovren Hits Back At Sergio Ramos With…

Liverpool and Croatia's Dejan Lovren has now made a statement via his Instagram account hitting out at Real Madrid and Spain defender Sergio Ramos. The World Cup star went out on social media to make this statement about his bitter rival from last year's Champions League finals, Sergio Ramos, after his team's narrow win over the Spanish side. It read as,  "I'm happy, I killed him with my elbow, I killed him..." he ranted on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/BqO_rAdlOXP/ The star who made a name