Luka Modric at The World Cup: The Last Dance of the Maestro
By Martin D’Souza | Opening Doorz Editorial | June 08, 2026 As the Soccer World Cup 2026 approaches, the ‘Luka Modric at the World Cup’ narrative has become the most […]
Euro 2024: Croatia’s Hopes Hang by a Thread
By Martin D’Souza | Opening Doorz Editorial | June 21, 2024 Euro 2024 is coming to the business end of the league matches. For teams who have to win, and […]
The cruel twist to Two Croatia World Cups!
Croatia at the World Cup: The cruel twist to two Croatia World Cups. Nestor Pitana and Daniele Orsato cannot be related.
Croatia-Argentina: Humility precedes honour!
Croatia-Argentina: Croatia is two matches away from clinching the World Cup. Four years ago, they lost to France 2-4.
Brazil vs Croatia: World Cup Quarter-Final
Brazil vs Croatia: World Cup Quarter-final. Who will make it to the last four. For Luka Mordic, this could be his last shot to glory.
Croatia survives the head and leg of Lukaku!
Croatia defeats Belgium: Croatia survives the head and leg of Romelu Lukaku. Batman Josko Gvardiol, the central back, denies Belgium a goal.
Moroccan magic, Croatian charm: Group F story
Moroccan magic, Croatian charm: Group F story. Belgium has to win big against Croatia if they have to make it to the next round.
Croatia vs Morocco: A goalless draw!
Croatia vs Morocco: A goalless draw. Croatia will have to up the ante if they have to progress. Are they already missing Ante Rebic?
Euro 2020: This time for Luka Modrić. Croatia is now dangerous!
Luka Modric and Croatia are now dangerous. At 35 years he is the midfield general that his teammates will be looking up to.
Euro 2020: Modrić and Dalic have set the bar higher for Croatia
Euro 2020: Luka Modrić and Zlatko Dalic have set the bar higher for Croatia. Expectations are unrealistic now; there was none before Russia.
Rajat Yadav and the Dr Romeo Jozak style of coaching soccer!
Opening Doorz caught up with Rajat Yadav, a soccer buff to know more about him, his soccer and his Dr Romeo Jozak style of coaching.
Dr Romeo Jozak: Detecting soccer talent at an early age!
Dr. Romeo Jozak has been to India thrice in five years and twice in two. Tall and lanky, he does not come across as a powerhouse of soccer that he is, but this humble lad who loves a good company.
Croatia-France World Cup Final. Tonight’s the night!
Croatia-France World Cup Final: Croatia enter the arena today to take on France at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.