Even the country’s de facto leader had downplayed expectations. After a win over Lionel Messi’s Argentina, one of the most shocking results in World Cup history, Wednesday will be a national holiday.
Tag: Soccer
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Meet the First Ladies of Croatian Soccer
Iva Olivari and Ivancica Sudac have served Croatia’s federation since before it joined FIFA. They have had, in different ways, the job of a lifetime.
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Ronaldo and Manchester United Part Ways ‘By Mutual Agreement’
The exit for the superstar comes as Ronaldo is playing for Portugal in the World Cup.
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World Cup: England Soccer Fans Seek Beer in Qatar
Qatar’s late changes to the rules for drinking at World Cup stadiums is only a temporary inconvenience if you know where to look.
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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.