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Order a long-term news report on Croatia
Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Joy Online
Four years ago, Brazil were unlucky to be knocked out of the World Cup by Croatia in the quarter-finals. …
Ageing Brazil need major surgery – but is Ancelotti the man to do it?Joy Online
… Gallen shot stopper missed the games against England and Croatia, with Benjamin Asare holding down the spot. …
Ati-Zigi, Inaki, Opoku return as Queiroz makes four changes for Colombia clashJoy Online
Goncalo Ramos grabbed a 94th-minute winner after Cristiano Ronaldo had scored his first goal in a World Cup knockout stage as Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia and progress to the last 16. …
Portugal beat Croatia in chaotic finish to reach World Cup last 16Joy Online
… The phrase “Last Dance” feels a little overused at this point, but what a remarkable story it would be if the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash between Croatia and Portugal at Toronto Stadium turned out not to be their final high-profile encounter. …
Ronaldo or Modric: Whose World Cup journey ends in Toronto?The Ghanaian Times
… Their arrival ends a three-week camp in Rhode Island, where Ghana played group-stage matches against Panama, England, and Croatia. …
Black Stars land in Kansas City for crucial World Cup clash against ColombiaBusiness & Financial Times
… Even after a 2-1 defeat to Croatia in their final Group L match, the Black Stars still advanced to the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams, showing that survival at the highest level often depends not only on winning every battle, but on gathering enough strength …
The Turtle Theory and the Black Stars: The gradual rise on the 2026 World Cup StageDaily Guide
… Carlos Queiroz’s men finished third in Group L with four points, following a victory over Panama, a hard-fought goalless draw against England, and a narrow 2-1 defeat to Croatia in Philadelphia. …
Ghana Set For Colombia Showdown In World Cup Round Of 32Joy Online
Soccer enthusiasts gathered at the Sora Sky Bar inside the Oak Plaza Suites in Kumasi on Saturday, June 27, 2026, as Luv FM hosted a memorable final group L fixture between the Black Stars of Ghana & Croatia. …
Luv FM thrill football fans with Black Stars watch party at Sora Sky BarJoy Online
… Only Ghana’s three group-stage games against Panama, England, and Croatia were covered by the government’s ticket arrangement, according to a statement released by the Ministry on June 29, 2026. …
2026 World Cup: Sports Ministry’s ticket assistance scheme ends as fans now need to buy own tickets for knockout stagesThe Ghanaian Times
Forward Brandon Thomas-Asante said the squad’s ambition and ambition and hunger remain intact despite the 2-1 loss to Croatia, stressing the Black Stars are determined “to make a name for ourselves as a nation and to keep that legacy going” heading into the Round of 32. …
We have a lot of hunger to make a name for ourselves — Brandon Thomas AsanteAn Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna was forced to make an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria after a reported bomb threat. Authorities searched the plane, found no threat, and the flight resumed to Vienna with all passengers on board.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna was forced to make an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria after a reported bomb threat. Authorities searched the plane, found no threat, and the flight resumed to Vienna with all passengers on board.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 flying from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria on Sunday night after a reported bomb threat. The plane carried 51 passengers and six crew members; no injuries were reported and authorities conducted a security search after landing.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsène Wenger, FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, believes Africa has made significant progress toward winning the World Cup, citing improved tactical discipline and organisation as reasons nine African teams advanced from their groups at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
14 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vivie's Dance and Theatre Academy secured six awards at Dance Star qualifiers in Johannesburg, South Africa, and qualified dancers for the World Dance Championship finals in Croatia. Awards included wins in contemporary dance, lyrical dance and acrobatics categories.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bukayo Saka responded to manager Mikel Arteta's challenge to score more goals by coming off the bench to assist one goal and score another in Arsenal's 3-0 Champions League win over Lille. Saka has now scored four goals in nine games this season as he aims to take the next step in his development as a key attacking player for the club.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national football team, led by coach Carlos Queiroz, showed promise with a 1-0 win over Panama and a goalless draw against England at the 2026 World Cup, but lost to Croatia and Colombia in the tournament. The team repeated similar flaws in a subsequent 0-2 AFCON 2027 qualifier loss to Ivory Coast, suggesting no tactical improvements were made during the break.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Harry Kane scored two goals in England's UEFA Nations League victory over Czech Republic at Wembley, bringing his England tally to 91 goals and equalling Peter Shilton's record of 125 caps.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino came off the bench to score twice as world champions Spain fought back from a goal down to beat Croatia in the Nations League and reach the quarter-finals.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Thomas Tuchel said England's 7-0 demolition of Croatia in a Nations League match proved the team has healed from their World Cup semifinal exit to Argentina in July, when his defensive tactics in the closing stages led to two late goals against them. After receiving criticism for that decision, Tuchel has overseen an encouraging performance with a relentless attacking display.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lamine Yamal scored as Spain defeated the Czech Republic 3-1 in the Nations League, moving three points clear atop Group A. The world champions extended their unbeaten run to 41 games.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Croatia captain Luka Modric expressed shame over his side's performance in a 7-0 home defeat to England in the Nations League on Saturday, describing it as a "catastrophic night" and saying it was the first time in 20 years as an international that he felt such emotion.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain maintained their perfect Nations League start with a 4-1 win over Czech Republic in Oviedo, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Mikel Merino, and an own goal or deflection, while Jiri Slama scored for the visitors. Spain extended their winning run to 10 matches and top Group A3 with nine points from three matches.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Spain defeated Croatia 4-1 in a Nations League match in Andalusia, with teenage winger Lamine Yamal scoring two goals and assisting another in the team's first home game since winning the World Cup.
1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
England secured their first UEFA Nations League win under Thomas Tuchel, defeating the Czech Republic 2–0 in Prague after Pavel Sulc's red card after 25 minutes. Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane scored the goals.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lamine Yamal scored two goals and assisted another as world champions Spain defeated Croatia 4-1 in their first home game since winning the World Cup, extending their unbeaten run to 40 matches.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has repeatedly marginalised Trent Alexander-Arnold despite the 27-year-old's Premier League title and move to Real Madrid, but a recent strong performance in a Nations League match against Czech Republic suggests Tuchel should reconsider his scepticism of the right-back.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Palmer, Rice, Rashford, Mainoo and Livramento have withdrawn from England's squad for forthcoming Nations League matches; Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner have been called up by manager Thomas Tuchel to replace them.
22 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Sports and Recreation Ministry procured 2,922 tickets for the country's 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage matches against Panama (948 tickets), England (1,000), and Croatia (974) for approximately $1.26 million, including a 10% FIFA-permitted administrative charge on ticket face values. The minister told Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee the tickets were not purchased for resale but for distribution to various Ghanaian stakeholders.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US Open champion Alexander Zverev leads Germany against Croatia in Davis Cup qualifying this weekend, while runner-up Ben Shelton seeks to bounce back as the United States faces the Czech Republic. The winners will join hosts Italy in November's eight-team Finals.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ten emerging agricultural journalists under 35 from around the world, including Emmanuel Bright Quaicoe of Ghana, gathered in Zagreb this week for the IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism Award training event, which features presentations on business growth and industry relevance.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana have reappointed Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars head coach for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign. Queiroz previously guided Ghana to the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stabilising a team that had lost four consecutive matches and failed to qualify for AFCON for the first time in 22 years before his arrival.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
JoyNews journalist Emmanuel Bright Quaicoe has been selected as one of 10 recipients of the 2026 IFAJ/Alltech Young Leaders in Agriculture Award, making him the only Ghanaian among young journalists chosen from 10 countries across four continents for the programme's 21st edition.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Luka Modric, who turns 41 on Wednesday, has announced his intention to continue playing for Croatia's national team in upcoming Nations League games. The decision comes as Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia manager, the coach who guided Modric's early international career from 2006 to 2012.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has confirmed that Carlos Queiroz will continue as head coach of the Black Stars after reaching agreement on a new deal, ending uncertainty that followed his initial four-month contract expiring after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under Queiroz, Ghana progressed to the knockout rounds at the World Cup, their first appearance in that stage since 2010, before losing 1-0 to Colombia in the Round of 32.
4 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana international Kojo Oppong Peprah is set to transfer from French side OGC Nice to Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce on a four-year deal before the close of the transfer window. The 22-year-old made 39 appearances for Nice last season and featured for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Two people died and more than 360 were evacuated by sea after two fires broke out almost simultaneously on the island of Salamina near Athens on Sunday, driven by high winds. About 200 firefighters, 50 fire engines, and several aircraft were deployed to prevent the blazes from converging.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has backed new manager Enzo Maresca as the right choice to replace Pep Guardiola, saying the Italian has quality and new ideas, though he acknowledges it will take time for the team to adapt to the change.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be out for a "short period of rehabilitation" after undergoing back surgery on Monday, manager Enzo Maresca said, with no specific return timeline set. City said Rodri had been experiencing discomfort for some time before the procedure.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery on Monday, according to new manager Enzo Maresca, with no timeline set for his return. City face Arsenal in the Community Shield on 16 August and Bournemouth in their Premier League opener on 23 August.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sidny Lopes Cabral's goal for Cape Verde against Argentina in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been voted the Hyundai Goal of the Tournament. The Cabo Verdean player's curled strike from inside the box made it 2–2 in extra time and beat goals from Uzbekistan's Eldor Shomurodov and Haiti's Wilson Isidor for the honour.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →