An incredible recognition for Croatian football as three World Cup stars make the shortlist of nominees for the Ballon d'Or. 

Croatia national team player and Barcelona midfielder, Ivan Rakitić, has been awarded for his unbelievable strike on Wednesday at Wembley against Tottenham.

While Luka Modrić was named the best footballer in the world on Monday, four other Croatian superstars shared a bit of the FIFA spotlight, too. 

Vice-captain of the Croatia national football team Ivan Rakitić is optimistic about the upcoming matches against Portugal and Spain, and looks forward to his 100th appearance in the famous checkered jersey. 

The Croatian midfielder has finally broken his silence about a possible transfer from Barcelona. 

We all remember Croatia’s game-winning penalty against Russia in the 2018 World Cup, and if you don’t, allow us to refresh your memory. 

Croatian footballer and vice-captain of the national team Ivan Rakitić has more than proved his worth at Barcelona. 

Just what is it that makes Croats so, so good?

While we may know everything about Croatia’s footballers on the pitch, how much do we really know about them off the pitch? A wonderful story about one of Croatia’s most famous footballers who met the love of his life at a bar in Seville.

Rakitić reveals his powerful words to the team in an exclusive interview for the British daily newspaper The Telegraph on July 4, 2018.