Rakitic: ‘Dzeko one of world’s best’
Ivan Rakitic said Edin Dzeko is “one of the best strikers in the world” and Barcelona must be wary of “strengthened” Roma. They meet at the Stadio Olimpico in the…
Croatia shamed by swastika
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…
Buffon compliments Rakitic
Gigi Buffon has put Champions League upset behind him as Italy face Ivan Rakitic’s Croatia, while Andrea Pirlo “has a decision to make.” It was Rakitic who opened the scoring…
Kovacic on Italy and Inter
Mateo Kovacic prepares to face Italy for Croatia and talks about his Inter future. “You never know in football.” The midfielder is expected to start Friday’s Euro 2016 qualifier in…
Rakitic: ‘Total respect for Juventus’
Ivan Rakitic says Barcelona have ‘100 per cent respect’ for Champions League final opponents Juventus. The Catalans are viewed by many as being favourites for the match, but the Croatian…
Rakitic: ‘Italy favourites with Croatia’
Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic admits “a draw would be a good result” against Italy in tomorrow’s Euro 2016 qualifier. The match is due to kick off at San Siro on…
Rakitic to replace Hamsik?
Napoli will target Sevilla sensation Ivan Rakitic if Marek Hamsik leaves, it has been claimed on Friday. Napoli will target Sevilla sensation Ivan Rakitic if Marek Hamsik leaves, it has…
Lazio want Rakitic – report
Lazio are tracking the progress of Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic, according to reports in Italy this morning. Lazio are tracking the progress of Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic, according to reports…
Juve consider Arshavin and Rakitic
Juventus are looking at January reinforcements including Andrei Arshavin and Ivan Rakitic. Bianconeri director general Beppe Marotta has hinted at some new arrivals during the transfer window. According to caughtoffside.com,…