Ante Cacic

Euro 2016: Football was 'unfair', the best team lost, says Croatia coach Ante Cacic

Croatia coach Ante Cacic on Saturday claimed football was "unfair" after his side lost their Euro 2016 last 16 clash with Portugal 1-0.

Euro 2016: Croatia's dream run offers hope that this generation will soon bring joy to troubled nation

As the nation looks to overcome divides that transcend football, the Vatreni will play a crucial part in building the bridges. And in this generation of footballers, they certainly have hope for a positive future.

Euro 2016: Luka Modric, Mario Mandzukic hopeful for Croatia’s match against Portugal

Croatia players Luka Modric and Mario Mandzukic trained well on Friday and could be ready for at least part of the round of 16 game against Portugal.

Euro 2016: 'Interesting' Croatia now the the team to beat; and Luka Modric isn't even playing

Croatia's victory over Spain registers their presence as genuine contenders at Euro 2016. Before this game, they were an interesting, watchable team. Now, they are the team to beat

Euro 2016: We were aggressive and played to win says Croatia coach Ante Cacic after Spain upset

Croatia coach Ante Cacic said his players are an example the country's unruly fans should follow after shocking Spain 2-1 to top their Euro 2016 group.

Euro 2016: Croatia hope crowds will behave, Luka Modric will play crunch tie against Spain

Fears over the behaviour of their fans and the fitness of Luka Modric have overshadowed Croatia's preparations for their bid to secure a last-16 place at Euro 2016 against two-time defending European champions Spain

'Sports Terrorists': Violent Croatia's fans add to off-field chaos at Euro 2016

Croatian fans who hurled flares on the pitch to halt their country's Euro 2016 match against Czech Republic were branded "sports terrorists" as the showcase tournament suffered new troubles.

Euro 2016: Beautiful Croatia show they can go the distance, but unruly fans again cost team dear

In the first half of their match against the Czech Republic on Friday, Croatia looked like a team that could challenge holders Spain. A team that could go the distance. They had composure, they controlled and dominated the game in every part of the pitch, and they made the Czech players look pedestrian

Euro 2016: Croatia face sanctions after match against Czech Republic halted by flares

Euro 2016: Croatia's big names can take it to the business end if the defence doesn't betray

Croatia have the privilege of deploying two brilliant central midfielders, Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic, but their defence could betray them.