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Topic: Croatia

Why tourists are letting novels plan their trips

Bookworms are swapping their cosy blankets for passports to chase fictional boyfriends and board actual romance-novel cruises in Croatia.

Cristiano Ronaldo touched the ball only once in D-box against Croatia. It was a penalty kick

Cristiano Ronaldo converted the penalty kick, ending the most talked-about statistic in his World Cup career. Previously, he failed to score in 8 knockout matches in the tournament.

Luka Modric scripts history in FIFA World Cup, joins Messi, Ronaldo in 200-cap club

Luka Modric marked his landmark appearance in Croatia’s 1-0 win against Panama in the World Cup. The midfield maestro has spent over two decades at the top of international football.

FIFA tweaks photographer rules after Thomas Tuchel’s anthem complaint in England-Croatia clash

It was a special moment today; I was standing in front of 50 photographers, and I could not see one single player. It ruined my experience today, said Thomas Tuchel.

Luka Modric wears unique jersey at the FIFA World Cup. Only Lionel Messi gets the same kit

In the 2026 World Cup, Modric’s Croatia were drawn in Group L, widely regarded as one of the “Groups of Death” of the tournament, also featuring England, Ghana, and Panama.

England fans ordered to remove St George’s flags during World Cup match against Croatia

The supporters’ usual attempt to turn a corner of a foreign stadium into home led to arguments with security staff as FIFA World Cup’s regulations collided with fan culture.

Harry Kane equals Gary Lineker’s England World Cup goals record with a brace against Croatia

England outplayed Croatia 4-2 in their opening group stage match of the FIFA World Cup in Dallas Stadium on Thursday. Harry Kane’s clinical role earned them the victory.

‘Representing my country is an emotional thing,’ says Argentina coach after win against Croatia

Coach Lionel Scaloni on Tuesday dedicated the team's recent success to their fans from the country who gave them support & strength despite their loss against Saudi Arabia in their first game.

World Cup final is route to redemption for scandal-hit Croatia

The Croatian government hopes that the unexpected performance in the World Cup will move the country, heavily dependent on tourism, forward.

Croatia’s embassy in India isn’t screening the World Cup final but is ready to lift trophy

Upbeat French to hold special screening but Croatians more circumspect as embassy has just two officials.

On Camera

Indian politicians need to learn to take a joke

From stand-up comics facing FIRs to political leaders bristling at memes, India remains deeply uncomfortable with the freedom to mock.

Windfall on Day 1 of UP-Japan investment meet: Rs 3,191-cr projects for Gr Noida, 500-acre Japanese City

Projects by Escorts Kubota and Minda Corporation in YEIDA expected to generate more than 6,400 jobs.

Hafiz Saeed’s Muridke headquarters was hit by woman fighter pilot during Op Sindoor

ThePrint has learnt that more than one woman fighter pilot were involved in targeting military locations during the 87-hour conflict with Pakistan last year.

Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier

Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman