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?
Some stores closed early to enable employees to watch the match, with various concerts, plays and cinema screenings cancelled.
Goals from Ivan Perisic and Mario Mandzukic ended England's run. Croatia now take on France in the final.
On Wednesday, Croatia will confront England at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium for a place in the final on July 15.
Croatia were the fancied team, but Russia made life difficult for their opponents and in the end, a shootout decided the outcome of the tie.
Rival goalkeepers Danijel Subasic and Kasper Schmeichel were outstanding on the night as they made a number of penalty saves.
