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Croatia prepared to go the distance again to disrupt Brazil’s World Cup rhythm

Croatia have more experience of extra time than any other side left at the World Cup, a potential asset as they prepare to take on swaggering favourites Brazil in Friday’s quarter-final

The Independent UK

'That's how we do things': Brazil isn't sorry for dancing into World Cup quarterfinals

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Argentina and Brazil share a 750-mile border and a long tradition of World Cup excellence, having combined to win seven titles and reach the semifinals together in four of the last five tournaments.

Los Angeles Times

Brazil and Tite wary of ‘Croatian resilience’ in toughest hurdle yet

Zlatko Dalic’s savvy and seasoned core will offer Brazil’s flair players a different sort of test in Friday’s World Cup quarter-final

The Guardian - UK

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Brazil coach Tite walks the dance, talks the talk

DOHA: All questions for Brazil on eve of their quarterfinal against Croatia revolved around dance. There were a few references to ‘disrespect’, which made the avuncular Tite grimace a little, but otherwise he seemed to greatly enjoy parrying questions on the idea of dance since it would enable him to…

The Times of India

Croatia’s Sosa fit for quarter-final, but Brazil’s Sandro out

Borna Sosa will face Brazil on Friday, but Alex Sandro misses out with a hip injury.

Al Jazeera

Tite vows to keep Brazil dancing ahead of World Cup quarter-final with Croatia

Brazil were criticised for their celebrations in the last-16 rout of South Korea.

The Independent UK

Luka Modric will decide on Croatia future after World Cup, Real Madrid veteran confirms

Croatia legend Luka Modric will decide his international future after the World Cup.

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‘Terrifying’ Brazil Near Full-Strength for Croatia Test

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic described their World Cup quarter-final opponents Brazil as "terrifying" after the five-times champions thrashed South Korea 4-1 to send a clear message to their rivals. Brazil, however, could be even stronger in Friday's last-eight clash with the 2018 runners-up as left back Alex Sandro should be…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar World Cup: 5 things we learned on Day 16 - banners and gripes

O rei is ailing in Brazil but his heirs pay homage with a regal display while the Japanese industrialise the penalty complex against Croatia.

Radio France Internationale

How Croatia became the never-say-die zombie side of the World Cup

The 2018 finalists triumphed once more beyond 90 minutes against Japan and will be undaunted ahead of quarter-final against Brazil

The Independent UK

Croatia’s Zlatko Dalic promises his side will ‘not surrender’ in quarter-final

Croatia’s manager, Zlatko Dalic, said: ‘If it’s Brazil then let’s play our heart out,’ while the Japan head coach, Hajime Moriyasu, admitted his players need to improve at penalties

The Guardian - UK

Croatia showed once again that they are the masters of walking football

Despite a lack of pace, Zlatko Dalic’s side have a habit of wearing the opposition down, as Japan found out in a shootout defeat

The Guardian - UK

Croatia shatter Japan’s World Cup dream as experience proves key in penalty shootout

Japan 1-1 Croatia (Croatia win 3-1 on penalties): Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic saved three spot-kicks as the 2018 finalists marched on to the last eight in Qatar

The Independent UK

Croatia beat Japan in World Cup penalty drama to reach quarter-finals - 6 talking points

JAPAN 1-1 CROATIA (1 - 3 PENS): Croatia are into the quarter-finals of the World Cup after needing penalties to get past Japan at Al Janoub Stadium

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Luka Modric told to forget about retiring as Croatia defy the odds at World Cup

Luka Modric has helped Croatia reach the World Cup last 16 - where they will face Japan on Monday - and many expect it is the 37-year-old's last major tournament

The Independent UK

Yuto Nagatomo calls for Japan to evoke the ‘Samurai spirit’ in Croatia tie

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu is without defender Ko Itakura

The Independent UK

Roberto Martinez stands down as Belgium boss following World Cup exit

The 49-year-old Spaniard said he will not be extending his contract.

Daily Mirror

World Cup's 'sexiest fan' turns heads again in daring outfit at Croatia vs Belgium match

Former Miss Croatia, Ivana Knoll, has been dubbed the World Cup's 'sexiest fan' and sported another dazzling outfit during her nation's 0-0 draw with Belgium, once again risking arrest in Qatar

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Al Jazeera

World Cup 2022: Belgium vs Croatia match preview

Belgium head into the final group game off the back of a 2-0 loss to Morrocco and reports of a dressing-room clash

The Guardian - UK

Roberto Martínez accuses Belgian media of trying to divide country

Roberto Martínez accused the French media of dirty tricks and the Belgian press of seeking to divide their country before the must-win match against Croatia

Chronicle Live

Zlatko Dalic says Canada boss John Herdman must 'learn some things' after avoiding handshake

The two managers did not shake hands following Croatia's 4-1 World Cup win over Canada on Sunday

The Guardian - US

Naivety cost John Herdman and Canada dear in the World Cup’s Group of Eff

Les Rouges should take pride in their achievements over the last few years. It’s a shame that mistakes on and off the pitch held them back

Al Jazeera

World Cup recap, Day 8: Morocco beats Belgium, Germany still in

Morocco win stuns Belgium, Japan in surprise defeat to Costa Rica, Croatia knocks out Canada, Germany draws with Spain.

The Guardian - UK

‘We thank him for motivation’: Croatia aim dig at Herdman after Canada go out

The Croatia coach, Zlatko Dalic, and the forward Andrej Kramaric both took a swipe at the Canada head coach after their 4-1 win in Qatar

The Independent UK

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic says Canada’s John Herdman must ‘learn things’ after skipping handshake

The Croatia boss has been unhappy with Herdman’s pre-match comments.

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