Croatia’s Josko Gvardiol (4) scores a goal against Portugal goalkeeper Diego Costa (1) that was later taken back due to an offside call (AP Photo) Croatia have formally written to FIFA following their dramatic FIFA World Cup Round of 32 elimination against Portugal, accusing football’s governing body of allowing technology to overstep its role in…
Croatia’s Luka Modric (AP/PTI) Luka Modric’s exit from the World Cup stage and, with it, possibly international football as well, did not turn out to be the beau idéal or a perfect 10, a number he has so adoringly and alluringly made his own over the years. The end was, though, dramatic — and cruel….
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates (Screengrabs) Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated with Portugal fans outside the team’s hotel after helping his side secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32.Portugal booked their place in the last 16 after Goncalo Ramos scored a stoppage-time winner in a thrilling contest that also featured…