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World Cup | Group Stage
Jun 21, 2018 at 7pm UK
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Willy Caballero targeted by online trolls after World Cup blunder
Argentina goalkeeper Willy Caballero is targeted by trolls on Instagram following his howler against Croatia.
Jun 22, 16:17
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Luka Modric: 'Croatia must stay focused'
Croatia captain Luka Modric insists that his side must remain focused after reaching the World Cup knockout stages with a 3-0 defeat of Argentina.
Jun 22, 10:51
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Jorge Sampaoli: 'I cost Argentina victory'
Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli takes responsibility for his side's 3-0 defeat to Croatia, saying that the result was down to his tactical decisions.
Jun 22, 10:40
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Zlatko Dalic praises Croatia performance against Argentina
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic is full of praise for his side after their comfortable 3-0 victory against Argentina on Thursday evening.
Jun 21, 22:02
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Pablo Zabaleta: 'Argentina were really poor and disappointing against Croatia'
Former Argentina international Pablo Zabaleta slams his country's performance in their 3-0 defeat to Croatia on Thursday night.
Jun 21, 21:44
The Match
Match Report
Croatia produce a standout performance in Group D at the 2018 World Cup in order to beat Argentina 3-0 and qualify from the second round of the tournament.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia as Argentina fall to a humiliating 3-0 defeat at the hands of Croatia in Group D.
Team News
Angel Di Maria and Marcos Rojo are omitted from Argentina's starting XI for Thursday's World Cup meeting with Croatia.
Preview
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted XIs and a full match preview as Argentina look to bounce back from their draw with Iceland against Croatia in Group D.
Head to Head
Nov 12, 2014 7.45pm
Form Guide
Build-up
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Zlatko Dalic: 'We will not change for Argentina'
Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic says that his team will not "adjust" to Argentina when the two teams lock horns at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 17, 15:23
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Luka Modric: 'Pressure is on Argentina'
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric says that all of the pressure will be on Argentina when the two teams meet in their second Group D clash at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 17, 14:59