Thursday, 23 July 2026

Sports

Argentina and Spain will play in the World Cup final (illustration)
World Cup

Argentina overturn England to reach World Cup final

Lautaro Martínez scored in the 92nd minute from a Lionel Messi cross for a 2-1 win, while Argentina faces a potential FIFA disciplinary hearing over a Falklands Islands banner.

Djokovic thanks Ljubicic and Ancic at panel
Tennis

Djokovic thanks Ljubicic and Ancic at panel

The Serbian tennis star highlighted the role of Ivan Ljubicic in shaping his early career during an appearance at Fanatics Fest.

Illustration: Farewell to a football legend
Football

Kevin Keegan dies, two-time Ballon d'Or winner

The legendary English footballer and former national team manager has died at the age of 75, seven weeks after revealing he was diagnosed with stage four cancer.

MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, venue of the World Cup final
World Cup

Spain crowned world champions with record 38-match unbeaten run

Ferran Torres' 106th-minute goal defeated Argentina in the final and broke Italy's record, while 'La Furia Roja' face Croatia in the Nations League in September.

The Belgian Grand Prix was held at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit
Motorsport

Antonelli wins in Belgium and strengthens championship lead

The Italian secured his sixth victory of the season at Spa-Francorchamps, while his team-mate George Russell retired in the opening lap.

The Croatia bench belongs to Slaven Bilić again after 20 years
National team

Bilić named new Croatia manager, signs contract until 2030 World Cup

The returnee to the Croatia bench after 20 years has announced an assault on Euro 2028 and stated he wants Luka Modrić to continue playing for the national team.

ATP tournament in Umag, illustration
Tennis

Prizmić convincingly opens Umag as Croatia’s top tennis player

The new Croatian number one defeated eighth seed Vito Kopriva 6-1, 6-3 in 77 minutes; awaits winner of Molčan – Royer match for quarter-finals.

Wimbledon grass (illustration)
Tennis

Sinner comes from behind against Zverev to defend Wimbledon title

The Italian secured his fifth Grand Slam title after losing the first set, while Zverev takes over second place on the ATP rankings from Monday.

The Croatia national football team bench has received a new head coach
Vatreni

Slaven Bilić appointed new head coach, HNS Executive Committee decides unanimously

The 57-year-old returns to the Croatia bench after his 2006–2012 stint; contract runs until 2028, with Računica, Butorović and Mihačić joining the staff.

Final World Cup rankings (illustration)
FIFA rankings

FIFA releases World Cup rankings: Croatia 20th, lowest since 2006

The national team finished fourth among sides eliminated in the round of 16, behind the Netherlands, Germany and Ivory Coast.

Negotiations regarding the goalkeeper's transfer (illustration)
Transfers

Fenerbahce rejects Dinamo's four-million-euro bid for Livakovic

Turkish club seeks around five million euros for Croatian national team goalkeeper, with Crystal Palace and Torino also interested.

The national team faces its first matches of the new cycle in September (illustration)
National team

Kramarić undergoes abdominal wall surgery, questioned on first Bilić matches

The striker faces around two months of recovery, meaning he could miss September and October fixtures against the Czech Republic, Spain and England.

Corner from which the historic assist was delivered
World Cup

Messi becomes first player in World Cup history with ten assists

Argentina captain corners to assist Mac Allister against Switzerland, surpassing Maradona, as defending champions reach the semi-finals with a win over England.

FIFA World Cup
World Cup

Infantino: 48-team World Cup a total success, 64-team format under consideration

FIFA president announces post-tournament review of further expansion; nine of ten African nations reach knockout stage.