Ivan Rakitic News and Features

Luis Suarez The final batch of nominees for the Ballon d'Or include Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.

Luka Modric Three midfielders shortlisted for last season's FIFPro World XI have been overlooked for 2018, including Mesut Ozil.

Croatia Croatia are in a World Cup semi-final, but that hasn't been cause for mass celebration back home. Michael Yokhin on a nation divided between their admirable football team and behind-the-scenes turmoil

Luka Modric It is time for Luka Modric and Croatia's stars to forget about 1998 and embrace their chance to make World Cup history in Russia.

Ivan Rakitic Christian Eriksen has yet to hit top gear at this World Cup, but Ivan Rakitic thinks he will pose a huge threat when Croatia face Denmark.

Luka Modric Ivan Rakitic believes Luka Modric is Croatia's greatest ever player and spoke warmly of the Real Madrid star and Andres Iniesta.

Luka Modric Iceland have been offered hope of World Cup progression after Croatia's coach confirmed he will leave out six first-choice players.

Luka Modric Experienced Croatia defender Vedran Corluka believes midfield duo Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic have the measure of anyone at the World Cup.

Ivan Rakitic An incident from Barcelona's away win over Granada last week has forced Ivan Rakitic into making a public apology.

Luis Suarez Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic marvelled at the friendship between Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez after Cristiano Ronaldo's dig.