Ivan Rakitic

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Spain and Belgium picked up positive results on their latest UEFA Nations League fixtures this midweek as both national teams defeated their opponents in such convincing fashion. Luis Enrique's men showed positive signs already under his tenure as after defeating England last weekend, La Furia Roja went on to destory World Cup 2018 finalist, Croatia…
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Argentina's World Cup 2018 campaign is on the brink of exit following their shocking 3-0 defeat from Croatia, which on contrary is heading into the knock out stage. The Balkan side arrived into their second match with a positive atmosphere after winning their first match against Nigeria, while Albiceleste were under huge pressure to win…
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Croatia wasted their chance to secure qualification into the knock out stage after being held into a 2-2 draw by Czech Republic on Friday. Ante Cacic's men were able to control the match well up into midway point of that encounter where they were actually taking a 2-0 lead over their opponent, with goals from…
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The teams: Czech Republic: Cech; Kaderabek, Sivok, Hubnik, Limbersky; Plasil; Rosicky, Skalak, Krejci, Dorida; Lafata. Croatia: Subasic; Srna, Corluka, Vida, Strinic; Modric, Badelj; Brozovic, Rakitic, Peresic; Mandzukic.
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Ante Cacic took over from Niko Kovac last year but despite being in the job for nine months he does not seem to know what his favoured formation is. STRENGTHS The pure quality of the central midfielders Luka Modric (Real Madrid) and Ivan Rakitic (Barcelona) may be enough to take Croatia out of the group.…
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Coming off a treble winning season doesn't make Barcelona players satisfied with their achievement as according to Ivan Rakitic, they can still improve themselves after such successful year. Speaking in an interview during their pre-season tour in the United States, Rakitic stated that his side still have room for improvement next season and they're working…
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Just as it was expected, Barcelona confirming their passage into the Quarter final of UEFA Champions League after eliminating English champions, Manchester City. The Catalan side won their second leg tie 1-0 making it 3-1 in total aggregate from those two meetings. Ivan Rakitic scored the only goal on that midweek clash, but it was…
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Barcelona got themselves back on winning ways as Luis Enrique's men trashed their opponent, Granada at Nou Camp. Brazilian star, Neymar started El Barca's victory as he put his side in front with a deflected effort on 26 minutes.
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Barcelona keeping their perfect record in this early part of Spanish La Liga season as they grabbed an impressive victory over Levante. Playing away from home didn't stop El Barca from dominating proceeding as they put on an aggressive display in search for early goals.
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Having to fight quite hard before securing their ticket into World Cup 2014, not many people are considering Croatia as the regular dark horse threat like they used to be. Being drawn in a tricky group with host nation, Brazil, Mexico along with Cameroon, Niko Kovac's men won't be having an easy ride to grab…
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Sevilla made their way into the semifinals of Europa league after successfully eliminating FC Porto with a home win on Thursday. Trailing by a goal from their first leg defeat, Sevilla put on an aggressive display to get themselves back on level terms.