Luka Modric
Luka Modric shows respect for Messi: 'Football is also about respect for teammates and rivals'
Modric had won the Ballon d'Or last year, but he did not even find a place in the 30-man nomination list.
Lionel Messi to edge Cristiano Ronaldo to win his sixth Ballond'Or: Betting odds
Messi and Ronaldo have been dominating the Ballond’Or awards for a decade as the two have won five awards each in their careers.
UEFA EURO QUALIFIERS: Croatia comes from behind to beat Azerbaijan 2-1
Croatia were forced to dig deep as they came from behind to beat unfancied Azerbaijan 2-1 at home after Kramaric scored a 79th minute goal.
Real Madrid's Champions League reign ends with 4-1 defeat to Ajax
The humiliating loss meant Madrid were eliminated 5-3 on aggregate in the round of 16, leaving the club trophy-less.
'The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo is clearly impacting the team': Redondo
The changing period will be tough, especially CR7 was someone who assured effectiveness is no longer with the club: Fernando Redondo.
Pride and tears
Croatians give heroes’ welcome to Modric & Co.
FIFA World Cup final: France beat Croatia 4-2, lift Cup after 20 years
Forceful France turn up the heat, emerge champions.
Underdogs fight
England, Croatia in bitter battle to grab spot in summit clash.
Ghost busters!
Croatia beat resolute Russia who played like a team possessed.
Fifa World Cup 2018: Croatia beats Russia in shootout to reach semis
Ivan Rakitic scored the winner from the spot as Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev dived the opposite direction.