Messi is best even without World Cup success – Rakitic

Lionel Messi is the best regardless of whether he leads Argentina to World Cup glory, according to Barcelona team-mate Ivan Rakitic.

Kramaric secures much-needed victory

Croatia recovered from a dour opening 60 minutes in Osijek to beat Senegal 2-1 and finish their World Cup preparations with a much-needed victory.

Madrid star Modric tells Neymar: We’re waiting for you

Luka Modric seems to be doing his best to tempt Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar to join him at Real Madrid in the coming weeks.

Lovren: Croatia can surprise like Liverpool

Croatia can surprise at the World Cup in Russia, as Liverpool did in the Champions League, according to Dejan Lovren.

Neymar fires Brazil to victory over Croatia

In his first appearance since February 25, Neymar scored a superb goal to help Brazil  defeated Croatia 2-0 at Anfield on Sunday.