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Euro 2024 latest: Last-minute stunner sends Italy to knockouts after 1-1 draw against Croatia
Lazio's Mattia Zaccani earned the Azzurri a precious point that allowed them to qualify for the knockout stage.
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The Croatia national football team represents Croatia in international football matches. It is governed by the Croatian Football Federation (HNS), the governing body for football in Croatia. It is a member of UEFA in Europe and FIFA in global competitions. The team's colours reference two national symbols: the Croatian checkerboard and the country's tricolour. They are colloquially referred to as the Vatreni (Blazers) and Kockasti.
Lazio's Mattia Zaccani earned the Azzurri a precious point that allowed them to qualify for the knockout stage.