Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Sports

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

Spain crowned world champions after 38 games unbeaten

Ferran Torres' 106th-minute strike seals victory over Argentina, breaking Italy's record in the process.

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

Antonelli wins in Belgium and consolidates lead in championship

The Italian secured his sixth victory of the season, while his team-mate George Russell retired on the first lap.

The bench of the Croatian national team once again belongs to Slaven Bilic after 20 years
National team

Bilić appointed new Croatia coach, signs contract until 2030 World Cup

The return to the head coach's bench after 20 years sees a focus on Euro 2028, with the coach stating he wants Luka Modrić to continue playing for the national team.

ATP tournament in Umag
Tennis

Prižmić convincingly opens at Umag as Croatia's top player

Wimbledon grass
Tennis

Sinner comes from behind against Zverev to retain Wimbledon title

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

The Croatian national football team bench has a new head coach
Sports

Slaven Bilic appointed new coach, HNS Executive Committee decides unanimously

The Croatian Football Federation has appointed Slaven Bilic as the new head coach, with the executive committee voting unanimously in support of the decision.

Final standings of the World Championship
FIFA rankings

FIFA ranking: Croatia 20th, lowest since 2006

The national team finished 20th, the lowest position for Croatia since 2006, after being eliminated in the round of 16.

Negotiations regarding the goalkeeper transfer
Transfers

Fenerbahce reject Dinamo's bid of four million for Livakovic

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

The national team faces its first matches of the new cycle in September
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 that led to a historic assist
Sports

Messi first player in World Cup history with ten assists

The Argentine captain cornered against Switzerland to assist Mac Allister and overtook Maradona, with the title holders securing a semi-final spot against England.

FIFA World Cup
Sports

Infantino: 48-team World Cup a resounding success, 64-team format considered

The FIFA president announced that the tournament will be assessed following the current edition, with a further expansion to 64 teams under consideration.