Also known as: Kovacic
Mateo Kovačić — Manchester City midfielder, key to Croatia's 2026 World Cup strategy.
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Joy Online
… But five minutes before half-time, City drew level with a long-range strike from Mateo Kovacic that flew past Jason Steele and nestled in the bottom corner. …
Holders Man City urge past Brighton on penaltiesJoy Online
… But five minutes before half-time, City drew level with a long-range strike from Mateo Kovacic that flew past Jason Steele and nestled in the bottom corner. …
Holders Man City edge past Brighton on penaltiesThe Ghanaian Times
… Matheus Nunes, Mateo Kovacic and Nico O’Reilly remain injury doubts. — AFP SKIP THE QUEUE, TAP THE NEWS Read the Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers from the comfort of your device via TimesNewsPlus. …
Foden can be EPL best again — MarescaDaily Guide
… The win was overshadowed by injury concerns involving several key players including Semenyo, Erling Haaland, Nico O’Reilly, Matheus Nunes and Mateo Kovacic. …
Semenyo Out For Eight Weeks With Knee InjuryJoy Online
… : Matheus Nunes (on 45, Dias): Little contribution other than giving away a penalty. 5 Ayyoub Bouaddi (on 45, Cherki): Some nice touches. 5 Iliman Ndiaye (on 45, Doku): Lively and created Haaland’s goal. 6 Nico O’Reilly (on 90, Fernandez) Subs not used: Bettinelli, Rulli, Kovacic …
Man City suffer as PSG masterclass sets up Champions League winJoy Online
… Croatia responded well – and after the hydration break, Mateo Kovacic forced Diogo Costa into two quick-fire saves before Matanovic was foiled one-on-one. …
Portugal beat Croatia in chaotic finish to reach World Cup last 16Business & Financial Times
… g Didier Drogba which taught me a lot, but Modric is so good to watch, a great passer of the ball, technically outstanding and incredible reading of the game.” The Manchester City forward will also come up against familiar Premier League opponents Joško Gvardiol and Mateo Kovačić …
Antoine Semenyo hails Luka Modrić as “one of the best midfielders of the current era”Joy Online
… g Didier Drogba, which taught me a lot, but Modric is so good to watch, a great passer of the ball, technically outstanding, and incredible reading of the game.” The Ghana forward is also expected to renew acquaintances with Croatia internationals Joško Gvardiol and Mateo Kovačić …
Confident Ghana ready for Croatia as Semenyo pays tribute to ModrićJoy Online
… g Didier Drogba which taught me a lot, but Modric is so good to watch, a great passer of the ball, technically outstanding and incredible reading of the game.” The Manchester City forward will also come up against familiar Premier League opponents Joško Gvardiol and Mateo Kovačić …
Antoine Semenyo hails Luka Modrić as “one of the best midfielders of the current era”Joy Online
… Croatia rely on Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic and, with the Manchester City duo back from injury, Dalic is inclined to switch back to a back four – either 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 – which has been a constant during his nine-year reign. …
Croatia World Cup 2026 team guideManchester City's stand-in goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli saved two penalties to send the holders past Brighton 2-2 (on penalties) into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Bradford City.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
Manchester City's stand-in goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli saved two penalties to send the holders past Brighton 2-2 (on penalties) into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, where they will face Bradford City.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
Stand-in goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli saved two penalties as holders Manchester City edged past Brighton in a shootout after a 2-2 draw to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, where City will face League One side Bradford City.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said it is his job to help Phil Foden rediscover his best form after the England international ended a 10-month goal drought with goals against Ipswich and AEK Athens. Foden won personal awards for the Premier League's best player in 2023/24 after a 27-goal campaign but has struggled to hit top form for the past two seasons.
23 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo has been ruled out for approximately eight weeks after sustaining a knee injury during City's 3-2 Premier League victory over Ipswich Town. Head coach Enzo Maresca confirmed the setback, noting that scans showed the injury was less severe than initially feared.
20 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Manchester City were defeated 4–2 by Champions League holders Paris St-German at Etihad Stadium, with PSG scoring three goals by half-time and adding a fourth after the break before City mounted a comeback that fell short.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Goncalo Ramos scored in the 94th minute to give Portugal a 2-1 victory over Croatia and a place in the World Cup last 16, after Cristiano Ronaldo equalized from the penalty spot in the second half and Croatia thought they had rescued the match with a late goal that was ruled out for offside.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed admiration for Croatia captain Luka Modrić, calling him one of the best midfielders of the current era, as the Black Stars prepare for a final group-stage match against Croatia in the World Cup.
27 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo has praised Croatia captain Luka Modrić as one of the finest midfielders of the modern era as Ghana prepares for a decisive FIFA World Cup Group L encounter. Ghana heads into the match with confidence after drawing with England, hoping to advance beyond the group phase after early elimination in the previous World Cup.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana footballer Antoine Semenyo has praised Croatia's captain Luka Modrić as one of the best midfielders of the current era, ahead of Ghana's final World Cup group-stage clash against Croatia. Semenyo expressed admiration for Modrić's technical abilities and said he is eager to share the pitch with the experienced player.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Croatia qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable qualifying campaign and will field one of the tournament's oldest squads, with roughly half or more of starters in their 30s, including 40-year-old captain Luka Modric. Manager Zlatko Dalic plans to deploy a back-four formation as the primary setup, with the Manchester City duo of Gvardiol and Kovacic key to the team's strategy.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Croatia's head coach Zlatko Dalić announced a preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States, featuring experienced internationals and emerging talents. Ghana's group opponent Croatia will face England, Ghana and Panama in Group L of the tournament.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →