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Fiorentina Amp Up Efforts to Sign Croatia Prospect Sutalo

July 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher Ajax, Calciomercato, Croatia, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Just hours after links emerged with River Plate sensation Lucas Beltran, Fiorentina are inching closer to signing Croatia center-back Josip Sutalo, after submitting an official opening bid. However, their approach has been duplicated by Ajax, meaning the Viola’s proposition is bound to be rejected, given their low offer.

Roberto Mancini suggested that his choice to step down from the Italy job wasn’t abrupt and was caused by frictions with federal president Gabriele Gravina.

Italy Confirm 23-Man List for UEFA Nations League Finals

June 6, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Serie A

Italy will face Spain in the second semi-final in Enschede on June 15, before playing either hosts Netherlands or Croatia in the third place/final three days later.

Italy Face Spain, Croatia Take on Netherlands in UEFA Nations League

January 25, 2023 Akhil Fisher Croatia, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Netherlands, Spain

Historically, Spain have beaten Italy 12 times – one more than they’ve tasted defeat at the hands of the Azzurri. They have 16 draws between them in 39 encounters.

Morocco found themselves on the wrong side of a 2-1 scoreline in today's 2022 World Cup third-place playoff encounter against Croatia

Morocco Player Ratings vs Croatia: Injury Crisis Cripples Atlas Lions

December 17, 2022 Marko Vrakela Croatia, Morocco, Serie A, World Cup 2022

Morocco found themselves on the wrong side of a 2-1 scoreline in today's 2022 World Cup third-place playoff encounter against Croatia at the Khalifa International Stadium. The tournament's surprise package failed to shine without several key first-team players and eventually had to settle for a third-place finish.

claiming a 2-1 win at the Khalifa International Stadium

Croatia Player Ratings vs Morocco: Orsic Hands Blazers Bronze Medal

December 17, 2022 Marko Vrakela Croatia, Morocco, Serie A, World Cup 2022

Croatia came out on top of an exciting 2022 World Cup third-place playoff tie against Morocco, claiming a hard-fought 2-1 win at the Khalifa International Stadium. All three goals came in an action-packed first half as beaten finalists from 2018 won their second bronze medal at the World Cup.

Croatia needed just a point against Belgium as they beat the Red Devils to a place in the 2022 World Cup knockouts with a 0-0 draw

Modric Points Finger at Italian Referee Orsato: “He’s a Disaster”

December 14, 2022 Akhil Fisher Argentina, Croatia, Italian Football, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Croatia captain Luka Modric was less than impressed by the officiating of Italian referee Daniele Orsato, who awarded the Albiceleste a game-changing penalty in the first half.

Croatia suffered a 3-0 defeat against Argentina after Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez combined to send the Vatreni crashing out of the World Cup.

Croatia Player Ratings vs Argentina: La Albiceleste Send Croatia Home

December 13, 2022 Ashlee Kiddell Argentina, Croatia, Player Ratings, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Croatia suffered a 3-0 defeat against Argentina after Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez combined to send the Vatreni crashing out of the World Cup. Two goals just before half time took the life out of Croatia's performance and Messi and Alvarez linked up once again in the second half to end any doubt and send Zlatko Dalic's side home.

Argentina made a statement along the path to the World Cup success as they dismantled Croatia 3-0 in the first Semi Final

Argentina vs Croatia 3-0: Messi and Alvarez March into the Final

December 13, 2022 The Cult of Calcio Argentina, Croatia, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Argentina made a statement along the path to the World Cup success as they dismantled Croatia 3-0 in the first Semi Final. Leo Messi and Julian Alvarez sent the Albiceleste through as La Pulce converted a spot kick and delivered a brilliant assist, while the Man City talent made it to the scoresheet twice.

Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez stunned Croatia in their World Cup semi-final clash as Argentina secured a 3-0 victory and a spot in the final.

Argentina Player Ratings vs Croatia: Messi Stuns the Vatreni

December 13, 2022 Ashlee Kiddell Argentina, Croatia, Player Ratings, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez stunned Croatia in their World Cup semi-final clash as Argentina secured a 3-0 victory and a spot in the final. Messi and Alvarez were at the heart of a stinging quick fire double to put La Albiceleste two goals ahead at before the break. The two forwards then combined once more in the second half, after a magnificent Messi run helped Alvarez to his second of the night. So, here's our Argentina player ratings for their 3-0 victory over Croatia to put them into the final of the World Cup.

France claimed a 2-1 victory over Denmark in the second round of the 2022 World Cup Group D to lock down a place in the competition's knockout stages

Predictions for World Cup Semi-Finals: Who Will Reach the Grand Finale?

December 12, 2022 Michel Sakr Argentina, Croatia, France, Morocco, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Now that we reached the final four, we have a mixture between two traditional giants and two underdogs trying to change the course of history. But once again, we'll attempt to foreshadow the results, which has seemingly been an impossible task in such a bizarre tournament. So here are our predictions for the World Cup Semi-finals.

Argentina eked out a precious 2-0 win over Mexico in the second round of the 2022 World Cup Group C to bolster their hopes of reaching the knockouts

2022 World Cup Preview, Predictions and Lineups: Argentina vs Croatia

December 12, 2022 Marko Vrakela Argentina, Croatia, Serie A, World Cup 2022

The 2022 World Cup semi-finals get underway on Tuesday as Argentina and Croatia face each other at the Lusail Iconic Stadium. A place in the showpiece event is on the line, with beaten finalists from 2018 looking to take another massive South American scalp in Qatar.

47-year-old Orsato has established himself as part of the cream of officials of the beautiful game in recent years and gave some insight.

Orsato Leads Italian Referee Delegation for Argentina vs Croatia

December 12, 2022 Akhil Fisher Argentina, Croatia, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

An all-Italian delegation will head the first semi-final that will take place at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday. Veteran referee Daniele Orsato will lead proceedings on field, whereas the VAR backroom will be headed by Massimiliano Irrati and Paolo Valeri.

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