Croatia
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Croatia, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
World Cup third-place race takes shape as two teams already qualify
As the 2026 World Cup group stage nears its end, Bosnia and Ecuador have already clinched knockout spots as third-place finishers. Eight of the 12 third-place teams will advance u…
Manchester City Agree Record £130 Million Deal for Elliot Anderson
Manchester City have agreed to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson for about £130 million. The fee would set a new record in English football, surpassing Alexander I…
Dor Peretz Signs Record Israeli Salary Deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv
Dor Peretz signed a new long-term contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday after weeks of uncertainty and foreign interest. The deal makes him one of the highest-paid Israelis i…
Roman Sorkin Released From Israel Squad Because of Injury
Roman Sorkin has been released from Israel’s national team squad because of injury ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Croatia. Israel is also missing five other inj…
Deal Nears Between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dor Peretz
Maccabi Tel Aviv is close to signing Dor Peretz on a three-year deal with an option for a fourth year. The agreement could be completed Thursday or Friday, and Peretz is expected…
What Comes Next for Noam Yaacov After Going Undrafted?
Noam Yaacov went undrafted in the NBA draft in New York, leaving him with several paths toward the league. He is set to play for Israel, may join the Las Vegas Summer League start…
Ghanaian spiritualist says he has lifted a curse on Harry Kane after England draw
Ghanaian spiritualist Nana Kwaku Bonsam says he cursed Harry Kane before England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana and is now lifting it. Kane, who had scored 36 Bundesliga goals this season…
Why Endrick Became Brazil’s Favorite Meme and Ancelotti’s Headache
Brazilian fans have flooded social media with memes mocking Carlo Ancelotti for not starting Endrick at the 2026 World Cup. The coach says he is aware of the pressure, but insists…
Berkovic Says Maccabi Haifa Players Disgraced the Club and Urges Dor Peretz to Leave Israel
Eyal Berkovic used a 103FM interview to blast Maccabi Haifa's players, urge Dor Peretz to leave Israel for Europe, and criticize several Israeli clubs' decisions. He also backed M…
Kiryat Shmona Star Martins Earns World Cup Man of the Match Honor
Christian Martins of Hapoel Kiryat Shmona was named Man of the Match in Panama’s 1-0 World Cup loss to Croatia. His club praised him, set a minimum asking price of 1.5 million eur…
Ronaldo Answers Critics as Portugal Crushes Uzbekistan, Other Night Previews Follow
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal defeated Uzbekistan 5-0 on Tuesday night into Wednesday. The roundup also noted England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana, Croatia’s 1-0 win over Pa…
Portugal routs Uzbekistan as World Cup group play continues
The second round of the 2026 World Cup group stage ended overnight with four matches. Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0, England drew 0-0 with Ghana, and Croatia defeated Panama 1-0.
England Held by Ghana as Declan Rice Injury Fears Grow
England drew 0-0 with defensive Ghana at the World Cup after beating Croatia 4-2 in their opener. Declan Rice was seen limping afterward with a bandaged left shin, raising doubts…
England Held, Modric Reaches Rare Milestone as Ronaldo Makes History
Portugal beat Uzbekistan 5-0, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice and becoming the first player to score in six World Cups. England drew 0-0 with Ghana, Croatia beat Panama 1-0…
Kenny Miller Set for Lowest Coaching Salary of the Goladdhar Era, Still Tops the League
Kenny Miller has signed a one-year deal to coach Maccabi Tel Aviv, with an option for another season, and will earn about 300,000 to 350,000 euros. That is the lowest coaching sal…
Ronaldo Makes World Cup History as Portugal Rout Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six World Cups as Portugal thrashed Uzbekistan 5-0. England drew 0-0 with Ghana, and Croatia beat Panama 1-0.
Croatia beats Panama to stay alive as Modric marks 200th cap
Croatia beat Panama 1-0 in Toronto to earn its first points in Group 12 of the 2026 World Cup. Ante Budimir scored in the 54th minute, Luka Modric made his 200th international app…
England held to scoreless draw by stubborn Ghana
England drew 0-0 with Ghana at Boston Stadium on June 24, 2026, after failing to convert possession into chances. Thomas Tuchel’s team still leads Group 12 but must get results ag…
England’s World Cup opener looks more like a club team under Thomas Tuchel
England beat Croatia 4-2 in their 2026 World Cup opener, with Thomas Tuchel credited for turning the team into a club-like side. The article highlights England’s tactical structur…
Ghanaian Witch Doctor Says He Will Curse Harry Kane Before England Match
A Ghanaian witch doctor, Nana Kwaku Bonsam, said he will curse Harry Kane before England's Tuesday night match against Ghana. England are seeking a win to advance, while Kane arri…
Lazio appoints Gennaro Gattuso as new head coach
Lazio named Gennaro Gattuso its new head coach on Tuesday, less than two months after he resigned as Italy boss. Gattuso left the national team after failing to reach the 2026 Wor…
Messi’s 17 World Cup Goals, and the Road to the Record
Lionel Messi has become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with his 17th tournament goal. The article reviews every one of his World Cup goals from 2006 through his…
Doron Peretz Expected to Stay at Maccabi Tel Aviv After Dinamo Zagreb Talks Collapse
Dor Peretz is expected to remain at Maccabi Tel Aviv after a late collapse in his move to Dinamo Zagreb. Croatian reports say he visited the club and apologized repeatedly, while…
Croatian Reports Say Dor Peretz Turned Down Dinamo Zagreb, Camp Denies It
Croatian media said Dor Peretz rejected a move to Dinamo Zagreb after final talks on Monday. The report blamed family considerations, especially his wife’s wish to remain in Israe…
Slovenia lifts arms embargo on Israel under new government
Slovenia’s new Jansa Janša government has ended the 2025 arms embargo on Israel and removed entry bans on Benjamin Netanyahu and other ministers. Israel welcomed the move, which f…
Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo Chase World Cup Records as 2026 Tournament Produces History
The 2026 World Cup, expanded to 48 teams and 104 matches, is already creating conditions for multiple records to fall. Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, Kane, Haaland and others are all wit…
Israel U20 women’s basketball squad announced for European Championship prep
Israel’s women’s under-20 basketball team will travel Monday to Slovakia for four warm-up games before the European Championship. Head coach Tal Natan named a 12-player roster led…
Israel ends Mongolia Grand Slam with one bronze as Hershko exits in the quarterfinals
Israel ended the Mongolia Judo Grand Slam with one bronze medal, won by Yitzhak Ashpiz in under-60 kg. Raz Hershko was disqualified in the over-78 kg quarterfinals for a dangerous…
World Cup Reaches 1,000 Matches in 2026 Milestone
Japan vs. Tunisia became the 1,000th match in World Cup history during the 2026 tournament. The article reviews the competition's major numbered milestones from 1930 to 2018 and p…
England’s World Cup win sends ticket prices soaring
England’s opening 2-4 World Cup win over Croatia sparked a sharp rise in demand for its next-match tickets. Prices for games against Ghana and Panama jumped dramatically, with top…
Report: Mario Hezonja May Be Leaving Real Madrid, with Hapoel Tel Aviv Monitoring
Marca reports that Mario Hezonja is likely to leave Real Madrid, which is planning roster changes after a disappointing Spanish league season. Hapoel Tel Aviv is among the clubs i…
World Cup Midterm: goals, stars and surprises in a thrilling opening stretch
The article reviews a spectacular opening World Cup phase, led by Lionel Messi’s first World Cup hat trick and an unusually high scoring rate. It also highlights breakout performe…
Roy Keane Slams England Players’ Partners Over World Cup Match Shirts
Roy Keane criticized the wives and girlfriends of England players for wearing their partners’ names on World Cup shirts. The remarks came on The Overlap after England’s 4-2 win ov…
Germany’s loudest fan turns Leon Goretzka into a World Cup meme
Finn Kessler, a 20-year-old Bayern Munich fan, has gone viral at the World Cup for loudly shouting Leon Goretzka’s name. He followed Germany to the United States, where his chant…
Croatian Fan Ivana Knoll Teases More Outfits After Turning Heads at World Cup
Ivana Knoll, the former Miss Croatia known for her bold World Cup looks, said she made the red, white and blue corset she wore for Croatia’s match against England in Dallas. She t…
Dinamo Zagreb Eyes Peretz and Dreams of a Modric Farewell Return
Dinamo Zagreb has reportedly offered Dor Peretz a two-year deal worth 750,000 euros per season. The Croatian club is also exploring a possible return for 40-year-old Luka Modric…
Dinamo Zagreb President Confirms Interest in Dor Peretz
Dinamo Zagreb president Zvonimir Boban confirmed the club is seriously pursuing Dor Peretz. The Israel midfielder, whose Maccabi Tel Aviv contract has ended, is also attracting in…
Tomer Ginat a Doubt for Israel’s National Team Window
Ariel Beit-Halahmi named Israel’s 15-man basketball roster for July 3 and July 6 games against Germany and Croatia. Captain Tomer Ginat is doubtful because of a knee injury, while…
Israel Names 15-Man Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
Israel announced a 15-player roster for the July window of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. Benaya Sarur received his first senior call-up, and Ethan Burg returned to the national t…
Liverpool's €100 Million Bid for Yan Diomande Rejected by Leipzig
Liverpool’s €100 million bid for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande was rejected. Leipzig want at least €120 million, while Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring the situation. Diom…
In Boston, Scottish fans turned an Irish pub into a drunken anti-England rally
Scottish fans overran The Dubliner in downtown Boston before England-Croatia, filling the pub and nearby sidewalk with beer, kilts and anti-England chants. The celebration include…
Inside Dallas’ futuristic World Cup stadium, where the screen can steal the game
A Walla Sport reporter visiting AT&T Stadium in Dallas before England vs. Croatia described it as a futuristic, almost spaceship-like venue. He highlighted its climate control, gr…
Barcelona Worries Rashford’s World Cup Form Could Price Him Out of a Move
Marcus Rashford’s goal for England at the World Cup has boosted his value and complicated Barcelona’s hopes of keeping him. Barcelona had let its 30 million euro buy option expire…
Kane's penalty tactic draws scrutiny after England beat Croatia
Harry Kane's penalty technique was criticized after England's 4-2 win over Croatia in the 2026 World Cup context. Kane scored again on a retaken spot kick after Dominik Livakovic…
Tuchel Gives England the One Thing It Lacked: Calm Under Pressure
England beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas after a first half that ended 2-2. Thomas Tuchel’s team then looked calmer and more efficient, with goals from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashfo…
England and Ghana thrill as Portugal disappoints in a four-match World Cup night
World Cup 2026 featured four matches and 13 goals, led by England’s 4-2 win over Croatia. Portugal disappointed in a 1-1 draw with DR Congo, Ghana won in the 95th minute, and Colo…
Messi, Kane, Mbappé and Haaland give the opening week of the World Cup a historic feel
The article says the World Cup’s opening week has already produced historic performances from Messi, Kane, Mbappé and Haaland. It argues the expanded format, new rules and VAR hav…
Ivana Knoll returns to the World Cup spotlight in Croatia colors
Ivana Knoll returned to the 2026 World Cup spotlight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, drawing heavy attention in Croatia colors. The 33-year-old model, influencer and DJ poste…