Euro 2024 round-up: Croatia secure last automatic qualifying spot ahead of Wales
Croatia became the 20th and last team to qualify automatically for Euro 2024 as Ante Budimir's goal earned them a 1-0 win at home to Armenia.
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Man City get clue for Josko Gvardiol's long-term position with Croatia manager comments
Josko Gvardiol arrived at Manchester City as a centre-back who could represent the Blues for the next decade.
Mateo Kovacic adds to mounting Man City injury list ahead of Liverpool FC fixture
Mateo Kovacic is the latest Manchester City player to withdraw from international duty, following Ederson and Nathan Ake in the last two days.
Why Mateo Kovacic didn't play for Croatia on international duty as Man City given injury scare
Mateo Kovacic reportedly needs a scan and could miss 10 days of action after being ruled out of both of Croatia's fixtures this week.
Man City target Josko Gvardiol's 'idol' is Premier League rival he can overtake as world's best defender
Manchester City seem likely to bring in Josko Gvardiol in the coming weeks - and all the signs are that he has the potential to one day become the world's best defender.
Spain snatch Nations League glory on penalties against Croatia
Dani Carvajal chipped home a Panenka penalty to win Spain the Nations League on Sunday, with a 5-4 shoot-out victory over Croatia, after a tense match finished 0-0 following extra-time.
'We Need Him': Croatia Coach Asks Luka Modric To Postpone Retirement
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic on Monday appealed to star midfielder Luka Modric to stay amid growing speculation the captain will retire from international football. Dalic's comments came a day after Croatia lost 5-4 on penalties to Spain in the Nations League final in Rotterdam. "We need him, this is a generation that still did not complete the job," Dalic told reporters after returning to Zagreb. The Real Madrid player famously led Croatia to a second-place finish at the 2018 World Cup and third place at last year's tournament in Qatar.
Spain beat Croatia in penalty shoot-out to win Nations League trophy
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon denied Lovro Mayer and Bruno Petkovic from the spot, before Carvajal cheekily chipped home to earn La Roja their first trophy since Euro 2012 and break Croatian hearts.