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Tag: Luka Modric

Euro 2020: Experienced Croatia hope to go one step further than 2018 finale

Euro 2020: Experienced Croatia hope to go one step further than 2018 finale

June 5, 2021 by Daragh Searing

World Cup finalists in 2018, Croatia are tournament-ready despite a few key retirements since then.

Croatian heroics should serve as inspiration but not as a blueprint for success

Croatian heroics should serve as inspiration but not as a blueprint for success

July 19, 2018 by Darren Holland

Darren Holland discusses Croatia’s run to the 2018 World Cup Final, how it came about, and what the future may hold once the dust settles.

AVB’s struggles: shades of 2011

AVB’s struggles: shades of 2011

December 2, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly givens his thoughts on the tough times for the Portuguese manager.

Shades of Xavi in 1999: Manchester United’s hunt for Thiago

Shades of Xavi in 1999: Manchester United’s hunt for Thiago

June 24, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the transfer gossip surrounding a young Barcelona player and a possible move to England.

AVB: The key to Tottenham’s evolution

AVB: The key to Tottenham’s evolution

March 14, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the impact that the Portuguese has had since moving to White Hart Lane.

Luka Modric: London Calling

Luka Modric: London Calling

January 18, 2013 by Mark Godfrey

Mark Godfrey discusses the future of Luka Modric who has failed to set La Liga alight since joining Real Madrid.

A permanent home? Joey Barton and Olympique Marseille

A permanent home? Joey Barton and Olympique Marseille

December 4, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at life across the Channel for the on time England international.

If ‘Arry met the FAI: A look at life after Trap

If ‘Arry met the FAI: A look at life after Trap

October 30, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly ponders what comes next for the Republic of Ireland when Giovanni Trapattoni’s tenure comes to an end.

“I’ll have what they’re having” – Why Manchester United should keep a closer eye on Tottenham

“I’ll have what they’re having” – Why Manchester United should keep a closer eye on Tottenham

September 6, 2012 by Vincent Ralph

Vincent Ralph believes that Spurs have something that could greatly improve Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United.

Tottenham Hotspur sell Modric and announce partnership with Madrid

Tottenham Hotspur sell Modric and announce partnership with Madrid

August 29, 2012 by Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon looks at a big couple of days for Spurs.

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