Corluka Croatia European Championship Defence
Vedran Ćorluka provides physical strength and composure in Croatia's back line at Euro 2008, as the national team is eliminated in a quarter-final penalty shootout.
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2008 in Croatia
Explore 6 historical events and records for Croatia in 2008.
Historical records for Croatia in 2008
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Klasnic Croatia Euro Quarter-Final Goal
Ivan Klasnić comes on to score during extra time against Turkey in the Euro 2008 quarter-final, although Croatia subsequently concedes and loses the deciding penalty shootout.
Rakitic Croatia Euro 2008 Young Midfielder
Ivan Rakitić plays a creative midfield role at Euro 2008, contributing youthful technique to a Croatia side that reaches the knockout stage unbeaten in its group.
Srna Croatia Euro Quarter-Final Captaincy
Darijo Srna leads Croatia's right-sided play during Euro 2008 and helps the team win all three group matches before a dramatic quarter-final loss to Turkey.
Transfer to Tottenham Hotspur
After a spell with Dinamo Zagreb, Luka Modric signs for Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham recruited the playmaker from Croatia and he soon became the central organiser of its midfield.
Vukojevic Croatia Euro Defensive Midfielder
Ognjen Vukojević brings ball-winning energy to the Croatian midfield at Euro 2008, complementing the side's more creative passers with defensive coverage.
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