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Olympic champ back training as Croatia eases lockdown

Olympic champ back training as Croatia eases lockdown

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The Sinkovic brothers, who won the men's double sculls event at the Rio Olympics in 2016, have spent the lockdown training at home, but carried their boat out to Lake Jarun in Zagreb for a light session on Monday.

Brazil sack coach Dorival after Argentina thrashing

Brazil sack coach Dorival after Argentina thrashing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Brazil have sacked head coach Dorival Jr, the country's football confederation (CBF) said on Friday, after the five-times World champions were thrashed 4-1 away to fierce rivals Argentina in a humiliating qualifying loss in Buenos Aires.

Messi's Argentina suffer nightmare; Croatia in dreamland

Messi's Argentina suffer nightmare; Croatia in dreamland

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Croatia were in dreamland on Thursday after advancing to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time in 20 years with a 3-0 rout of Argentina that left a subdued Lionel Messi and his team mates facing yet another flop.

PHOTOS: Croatia's President is the country's biggest sports cheerleader

PHOTOS: Croatia's President is the country's biggest sports cheerleader

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovi again seen backing her nation in a top showdown with France

Here's what transforms Croatia from zero to hero

Here's what transforms Croatia from zero to hero

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Croatia ruthlessly exposed England's limitations in the second half of the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday as Zlatko Dalic's side fought back to secure a famous 2-1 extra-time victory.

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 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.

Ronaldo goes way past Messi with 900th career goal

Ronaldo goes way past Messi with 900th career goal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal in Portugal's home Nations League game against Croatia on Thursday.

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

Scotland's Gilmour contracts COVID, to miss Croatia game

Scotland's Gilmour contracts COVID, to miss Croatia game

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

England's Chilwell, Mount in isolation after contact with Gilmour

Croatia Grand Chess: Anand held to draw in sixth round

Croatia Grand Chess: Anand held to draw in sixth round

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand scored an impressive fifth-round win over Anton Korobov of Ukraine to rise to second position in the rapid competition of the Croatia Grand Chess Tour tournament, in Zagreb, on Thursday.

Chak De! Girl Makes Her Comeback

Chak De! Girl Makes Her Comeback

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Aahana enjoys Lucknow... Shriya takes a stroll... Neha looks at the stars...

Davis Cup: India to face Croatia if they beat Pakistan

Davis Cup: India to face Croatia if they beat Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

The 12 winners of the Qualifiers on March 6-7 next year will compete alongside the six nations that have automatically qualified for the 2020 Finals.

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

Croatia's road to the 2018 World Cup final

Croatia's road to the 2018 World Cup final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Croatia's road to Sunday's World Cup final, where they will play France for a chance to lift the trophy for the first time:

Nations League: England beat Croatia to qualify for finals

Nations League: England beat Croatia to qualify for finals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

England fought back to qualify for the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League as Harry Kane and Jesse Lingard scored late goals in a pulsating 2-1 victory over Croatia, who were relegated from Group A4 after defeat at Wembley on Sunday.

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'

PHOTOS: Mandzukic sends Croatia to maiden World Cup final

PHOTOS: Mandzukic sends Croatia to maiden World Cup final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

England, appearing in their first semi-final since 1990, had looked on course for their first final since 1966 as they led through Kieran Trippier's fifth-minute free kick and totally dominated the opening half.

Nations League: Spain humiliate Croatia with thumping win

Nations League: Spain humiliate Croatia with thumping win

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Spain showed their remarkable potential under new coach Luis Enrique by destroying World Cup runners-up Croatia 6-0 on Tuesday to hand the visitors their biggest ever defeat and take control of their Nations League group.

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!

PHOTOS: Germany, Netherlands win; Wales hold Croatia

PHOTOS: Germany, Netherlands win; Wales hold Croatia

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Germany overcame an early red card to Emre Can and eventually eased to a 3-0 victory away to Estonia on Sunday in a Euro 2020 qualifier to go joint-top of Group C.

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards has announced its National and Regional Award winners, celebrating talent from 56 countries.

Croatia coach praises Modric shootout bravery after miss

Croatia coach praises Modric shootout bravery after miss

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Croatia's elated coach Zlatko Dalic lauded his captain Luka Modric who missed a penalty in extra time but then scored another in a shootout victory over Denmark on Sunday that put them in the World Cup quarter-finals.

PIX: Ronaldo Rocks; Spain Thump Switzerland

PIX: Ronaldo Rocks; Spain Thump Switzerland

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo struck a late winner as Portugal came from a goal down to beat Scotland 2-1.

PICS: Russia win hearts, Croatia semis showdown with England

PICS: Russia win hearts, Croatia semis showdown with England

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Russia's World Cup dream ended within agonising sight of the semi-finals as they went down 4-3 on penalties to Croatia on Saturday after another gallant performance in front of their fanatical fans which again belied their lowly ranking.

Croatia face UEFA hearing after swastika incident

Croatia face UEFA hearing after swastika incident

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Croatia are to face a disciplinary hearing over their Euro 2016 qualifier at home to Italy during which a swastika cross was imprinted on to the pitch.

Croatia, Turkey face UEFA action over crowd trouble

Croatia, Turkey face UEFA action over crowd trouble

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Europe's soccer governing body UEFA said on Saturday it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the soccer federations of Croatia and Turkey for crowd trouble during the Euro 2016 tournament in France.

PHOTOS: Croatia fly flag for the little guys

PHOTOS: Croatia fly flag for the little guys

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

With a population of just over four million, Croatia punched considerably above their weight to reach the final, going down gallantly to France at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.

PIX: Croatia fans eclipse low-key French in Moscow

PIX: Croatia fans eclipse low-key French in Moscow

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

When Croatia take on France at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium later on Sunday, the team hopes to settle an old score with the French dating back to the 1998 World Cup.

PHOTOS: Cilic beats Pouille to win Davis Cup for Croatia

PHOTOS: Cilic beats Pouille to win Davis Cup for Croatia

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

The powerful World No 7 was relentless as he snuffed out any hope of a famous French fightback -- giving Pouille little chance of sending the showpiece into a fifth rubber.

Euro 2024: Attention to detail will hold key against Spain, says Modric

Euro 2024: Attention to detail will hold key against Spain, says Modric

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The clash marks the fourth time the Croatia and Spain have met at the Euros.

Croatia woos Punjab investors

Croatia woos Punjab investors

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

Photos: Meet Croatia's first woman president

Photos: Meet Croatia's first woman president

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, a conservative challenger, made history in Croatia.

Modric dreaming of Croatia's fairytale finish in Russia

Modric dreaming of Croatia's fairytale finish in Russia

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

"Since 2008 we have never gone beyond this first knockout game and it was very important for us to get that monkey off our back," Modric said.

PHOTOS: France overpower Croatia to win second World Cup

PHOTOS: France overpower Croatia to win second World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

France overwhelmed Croatia 4-2 in the World Cup final at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium on Sunday to lift the trophy for the second time in 20 years.

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.

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.

Davis Cup: Paes in squad for Croatia tie

Davis Cup: Paes in squad for Croatia tie

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Rohit Rajpal will continue as India's non-playing captain. He took over as captain last year after the country's top players and then captain Mahesh Bhupathi refused to travel to Pakistan in November. India is scheduled to travel to Croatia for their next tie on March 6 and 7.

Zheng beats Vekic to win historic tennis gold for China

Zheng beats Vekic to win historic tennis gold for China

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win an Olympic tennis singles gold medal when she held off Croatia's Donna Vekic for a 6-2, 6-3 win in a tense final on Saturday.

PIX: Germany, Croatia clinch Euro 2020 spots

PIX: Germany, Croatia clinch Euro 2020 spots

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

A round-up of Saturday's qualifying matches for the Euro 2020 Finals.