Croatia manager hopeful play-off won't be Luka Modric's international swansong
Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic is hopeful the World Cup third-place play-off will not be the last game at a major tournament for his captain Luka Modric.
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Modric quite certain to play in Euro 2024 if Croatia qualify, says Dalic
AL RAYYAN : Croatia's 37-year-old captain Luka Modric is likely to feature for the national team at the Euro 2024 tournament despite his age should the team qualify, coach Zlatko Dalic said on Friday.
Morocco motivated to win 'worst game', insists manager Walid Regragui ahead of third-place playoff against Croatia
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui admits the World Cup third-place play-off is the "worst game" to play in but still wants his side to become the first African nation to medal in a finals.
Argentina's probable lineup for World Cup final
Argentina look set to keep Julian Alvarez in attack for Sunday's World Cup final against France after he scored twice in a devastating combination with Lionel Messi in the semi-final.
Magical Messi saves his best for last in Qatar
As if he had not made enough fairy-tales, Argentina's little genius Lionel Messi has saved the potentially most magical script for his last World Cup - with one line left to write.
Morocco playing seven games at one World Cup is priceless, says Regragui
AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Morocco may not have reached the World Cup final but the players and supporters can take pride in the fact that they will leave Qatar having played seven games, a first for any African nation, coach Walid Regragui said on Friday.
Messi's 'Maradona moment' faces formidable French final hurdle
DOHA : After a mesmerising month of upsets, when several brash outsiders threatened soccer's status quo, the World Cup final will have a familiar feel on Sunday when two of the sport's super-heavyweights go toe to toe, each seeking a third title.
And in the end, France win? How history will remember Qatar World Cup
The communion even included opposing fans, proud of a Morocco that's the first African and first Arab side to reach the final four at a World Cup. What does sporting success say about a nation and its character? Do performances on the pitch really wash away the controversy of a tournament awarded to Qatar under a cloud of suspicion? How will this World Cup be remembered?