Roster depth and a punishing schedule are just two of the factors that teams like Morocco and Croatia must overcome.
Tag: Croatia
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Croatia Is the World Cup Team That Refuses to Lose
Croatia, a nation of four million people, needs one more win to reach a second straight World Cup final. If it happens, it will probably come on penalties, and certainly after extra time.
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Belgium’s Golden Generation Reaches the End as Croatia and Morocco Move On
Belgium’s Romelu Lukaku failed to covert several close-range chances in the second half in a 0-0 draw with Croatia, which advanced to the round of 16. Morocco won the group.
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Eastern Europe Was the Crucible of Modern Football. Now It’s a Wasteland.
The region has a story to tell about sporting destiny.
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The Stranded Sons of Shakhtar Donetsk
One of Ukraine’s top soccer teams rushed its youth academy players out of the path of war in February. Months later, many of the boys are stuck in a lonely limbo.