Croatia send Mandzukic home
Croatia have sent Mario Mandzukic home from international duty to train with Juventus. The striker had surprisingly been called up by his country despite a muscular tear. Following further tests…
Croatia have sent Mario Mandzukic home from international duty to train with Juventus. The striker had surprisingly been called up by his country despite a muscular tear. Following further tests…
Nikola Kalinic describes a “euphoria” at Fiorentina - “everyone hopes we’ll be champions”. The Viola are two points clear at the top of Serie A, having beaten nearest rivals Inter…
Croatia have lost an appeal against a one-point deduction for a swastika on the pitch against Italy. The far-right symbol was carved onto the turf for the qualifier in Split,…
Italy’s European Championships qualifying opponents Croatia have sacked Coach Niko Kovac. The former midfielder took over in October 2013, and successfully guided the team to World Cup 2014. However, following…
Croatia have been deducted one point and will play two matches behind closed doors, as punishment for a swastika on the pitch against Italy. The far-right symbol was spotted on…
A UEFA verdict over the Croatia-Italy match which saw a swastika cut into the pitch has been delayed by a week. Last month’s Euro 2016 qualifying fixture was marred by…
The Prime Minister of Croatia urged UEFA not to throw his country out of Euro 2016 after a swastika was etched into the turf against Italy. The incident caused shockwaves…
Graziano Pellè explained how Italy Coach Antonio Conte “really motivates me to always do better.” The Southampton striker spoke to Rai Sport ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Portugal. “If…
Italy’s new 4-3-3 formation impressed Ciro Immobile and he hopes to start against Portugal on Tuesday. The Azzurri drew 1-1 with Croatia in Friday’s Euro 2016 qualifier and will face…
Sampdoria’s Lorenzo De Silvestri went under the knife today to correct a double knee injury. The right-back was stretchered off in agony during the 1-1 draw between Croatia and Italy…
Croatia’s government condemned the swastika drawn on to the pitch during their Euro 2016 qualifier with Italy. The offensive symbol was visible in last night’s match at the Stadion Poljud,…
Lorenzo De Silvestri tore both the anterior cruciate ligament and external meniscus in his right knee during Croatia-Italy. The 27-year-old Sampdoria full-back was stretchered off in agony during the first…
Croatia’s players and Coach Niko Kovac were stunned by a swastika etched into the turf for their Euro 2016 qualifier against Italy. At first it looked as if the symbol…
Stephan El Shaarawy thanked Antonio Conte for his Italy recall and welcomed Jackson Martinez to Milan. The Little Pharaoh had the ball in the net during a 1-1 draw with…
Leonardo Bonucci felt Italy were “naïve” in their draw with Croatia. “We could’ve taken all three points.” The Azzurri were held 1-1 in Split on Friday evening, so remain second…
Croatia apologised to Italy after a swastika was mowed into the pitch. “It’s shameful for the whole country.” The design was visible from the stands and groundsmen rushed to cover…
Matteo Darmian points out it was “not easy” for Italy to get over the controversial Croatia goal in their 1-1 draw. The Azzurri thought they had taken the lead through…
Graziano Pellè felt referee Martin Atkinson “should’ve shown common sense” in Italy’s draw with Croatia. “It wasn’t easy at the start, but we got the hang of them pretty quickly…
Lorenzo De Silvestri needs knee ligament tests, while Gigi Buffon required 10 stitches after Croatia 1-1 Italy. Sampdoria right-back De Silvestri was stretchered off after his crucial block in the…
Croatian FA President Davor Suker was “angry” at the presence of a swastika on the pitch against Italy. Tonight’s Euro 2016 qualifier was played behind closed doors because of previous…