Empty stands a sad sight for Croatia’s Zlatko Dalic in England stalemate
Croatia were completing a UEFA sanction after a swastika symbol was carved into the pitch during a Euro 2016 qualifier against Italy over three years ago.
Croatia were completing a UEFA sanction after a swastika symbol was carved into the pitch during a Euro 2016 qualifier against Italy over three years ago.
Modric, 33, testified in June last year over the details of his 2008 transfer from Dinamo to Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.
Luka Modric is now a serious contender for the Ballon D'Or next year after his inspirational displays in Russia.
The full-time whistle at the Luzhniki Stadium has sounded and France have beaten Croatia 4-2 in a memorable final.
Will Les Blues lose their second successive major final or will the fatigued Vatreni fall at the final hurdle?
Croatia's captain has also overcome the challenge of a relatively fragile physique to become one of the world's best players.
In early June, a mini-World Cup was organised for children attending football schools in Belgrade
Van Basten said that Croatia have good players who fight until the last minute, stressing that the influence of the 32-year-old midfielder Modric has been extraordinary.
Croatia have grown used to beating the odds, and will relish the role of underdogs once more.
"We were the better team in all aspects of the game," said Dalic.
