Eurpopa League Winner
Captained Sevilla and was named player of the match after controlling midfield.
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2014 in Croatia
Explore 10 historical events and records for Croatia in 2014.
Historical records for Croatia in 2014
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May
Rakitić Captains Sevilla in Turin
Rakitić captains Sevilla to the Europa League trophy against Benfica and is named player of the match for his command of midfield.
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Barcelona Transfer
Joins Barcelona from Sevilla and becomes a regular midfielder in the 2014-15 treble-winning side.
Corluka Croatia Brazil World Cup Defence
Vedran Ćorluka features in Croatia's defensive group at the 2014 World Cup, bringing experience from English and Russian club football to the tournament.
Jelavic World Cup Opening Match Attacker
Nikica Jelavić appears in Croatia's opening 2014 World Cup match against host nation Brazil, contributing to the national team's attack in a difficult tournament opener.
Lovren Croatia World Cup Opening Defender
Dejan Lovren plays in central defence as Croatia faces Brazil in the opening match of the 2014 World Cup, where the hosts recover to win 3–1.
Olic World Cup Equaliser Against Cameroon
Ivica Olić scores Croatia's first goal in a 4–0 World Cup group victory over Cameroon, continuing his prolific international career late into his playing years.
Perisic World Cup Goal Against Cameroon
Ivan Perišić scores for Croatia against Cameroon at the 2014 World Cup, adding a powerful finish in a match that the national team wins by four goals.
Pletikosa Final World Cup Campaign
Stipe Pletikosa plays at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, concluding a long international goalkeeping career that spans three tournaments and more than a hundred senior appearances.
Srna Leads Croatia at Brazil World Cup
Darijo Srna captains Croatia at the 2014 World Cup, organising the side from right-back against Brazil, Cameroon and Mexico.
How these records were prepared
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