In a dramatic turn of events at Euro 2024 in Leipzig, Croatia's hopes of advancing were dashed by a last-minute equalizer from Italy. Luka Modrić initially put Croatia ahead in the 54th minute, redeeming himself after missing a penalty just seconds earlier. However, Italy's Mattia Zaccagni scored his first international goal in the 98th minute, securing a 1-1 draw and sending Italy to the knockout stage in second place in Group B. Croatia, who had given up leads in back-to-back games, were eliminated from the tournament. Spain's 3-0 victory over Albania also played a role in determining the final standings, with Spain topping Group B.
Luka Modrić couldn't believe it 💔 https://t.co/DnijjKN2Eh
"Leader. Legend." #BBCEuros #Euro2024 #CROITA https://t.co/Q7Y6GQD63n
.@Azzurri spared the torrent of criticism by the Italian fans if they failed to qualify for final 16
The worst way for Luka Modric to potentially finish his Croatia career. 😢 https://t.co/GzQpi3OKPf
Riccardo Calafiori vs Croatia 1 assist 61 passes 93% pass accuracy 3/4 accurate long balls 3 key passes 1 big chance created 1 interception 5 clearances 2/2 aerial duels won 3/5 of all duels won Solid Rock. 🇮🇹🪨 https://t.co/JprgFx5MHG
Last kick of the match. What a finish from Mattia Zaccagni. Reminiscent of Del Piero’s goal vs. Germany in the 2006 World Cup semifinal. (@FOXSports) https://t.co/lLzKSzHy0x
I screamed so much for this goal that I guess I broke all the glasses in Carson City. If the police come, someone please bring me pasta in the prison... #EURo2024 #Italy #ItalyCroatia https://t.co/QZUE1ArSQQ
Tonight's results mean England qualify before even playing their final game #Euro2024 | https://t.co/uIVy702uT5 https://t.co/bK2DkDhDAU
Riccardo Calafiori vs Croatia: 1 assist 3 chances created 0 times dribbled past 57 passes completed (93.4% accuracy) 100% aerial duels won 100% tackles won 22 years old. What a talent ✨ https://t.co/BLJnpUq9CG
England’s best chance of knocking Croatia out of a major tournament. https://t.co/9eg75ReZIQ
Is this the last time we'll see Luka Modric at a major tournament? 💔 #BBCEuros #Euro2024 #CROITA https://t.co/8FMkBnyPWw
🚨🚨| OFFICIAL: Ferran Torres wins the POTM for the match between Spain vs Albania. 🇪🇦🏅 #EURO2024 https://t.co/CYoF0yIo1n
Wow. Italy forges a tie in 98th minute to advance at #Euro2024. https://t.co/wFj1jmxTl2
Jorginho and his Italian teammates earn 2nd place in Group B at #Euro2024 after a dramatic late draw against Croatia! 🇮🇹 https://t.co/zgmq3nWi3X
Good analysis from Rooney on Modric - can be hard to analyse players who are older than you
🚨 OFFICIAL: Modric is named MOTM. https://t.co/X4A3kU8RjC
Early predictions for Italy vs. Switzerland 👀🔮 @JimmyConrad, @MelissaMOrtiz, and @Wes5L1nk make their picks on #FOXSoccerNow! 🎥 https://t.co/VBCJjuLRLj
A heartbreaking end for Luka Modrić and Croatia fans 💔🇭🇷 https://t.co/eAHvCnh9NI
❗️Official: Luka Modric has been named as the Man of the Match. https://t.co/FvqmFVQMMf
Mattia Zaccagni's first goal for Italy came at the perfect time 🇮🇹 (via @FOXSoccer) https://t.co/ZgjccmWONj
What a night in Group B! 💥 Croatia still have a tiny chance of progressing but it's looking very unlikely. #BBCEuros #Euro2024 https://t.co/UuTnIP6FXQ
What an ending! https://t.co/qjxjXFjMnC
Quality ball controller, clean tackler. Colossal run and pass. Joy to watch. https://t.co/dJbkPDEhUK
Eventful few minutes. England through to knockouts without kicking a ball. Italy equalise late in spectacular style and through to knockouts. Devastating for Croatia and the remarkable Modric who gave everything and now all but out. #EURo2024 drama
🚨🚨| Tonight's results secure France and the Netherlands spots in the last 16 at EURO 2024. 🇫🇷🇳🇱 #EURO2024 https://t.co/2BqD1G0nPe
Donnarumma celebrates with Italy fans after the late win ❤️🇮🇹 https://t.co/AwkADGm65g
Hard times, @colecubelic. It happens sometimes. 🇭🇷 https://t.co/o9EvOO236O
stone cold @IFTVMarco https://t.co/MVadiH75VI
England qualifies for the round of 16 in Euro 2024.Qualification guaranteed.. will play for the top spot today. 🏴🦁 https://t.co/nJlFdyiBqb
Both Italy and Croatia were overcome with emotion after the final whistle 🇮🇹🇭🇷 What a game 👏 https://t.co/fhVv2Mu8bj
Italy survives a scare! 😳🇮🇹 @JimmyConrad, @MelissaMOrtiz, and @Wes5L1nk discuss their potential moving forward on #FOXSoccerNOW! 🎥 https://t.co/VBCJjuLRLj
The Euros are fun and exciting. #EURo2024 https://t.co/RdRp0eqEVF
What an ending for both Italy and Modric. Games like these remind us why football -- more than any other sport -- is so special.
My heart just breaks for Luka Modric... 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Croatia just gave up two leads in back-to-back games BOTH IN STOPPAGE TIME. Croatia knocked out. #EURO2024
It's agony for Croatia but ecstasy for Italy. Mattia Zaccagni's last-gasp equaliser, in the eighth minute of stoppage time, sends Italy into the last 16. #Euro2024 | #CROITA https://t.co/QRDWpNW6tR
Spalletti should have got a red for the jacket alone 🔴 #CROITA #EURo2024 https://t.co/9YYM63Qjjx
England are through to Euro 2024 knockouts without even playing all three group games #EURO2024 https://t.co/OYhtr0Fi0a https://t.co/dUOByThCPv
Heartbreak for the legend Modric
Italy doing what Italy does best 😂 #EURo2024
Croatia just gave up two leads in back-to-back games BOTH IN STOPPAGE TIME. Croatia will not advance. #EURO2024
Luka Modric and Croatia are heartbroken 💔🤯 From advancing to the Round of 16 to giving up a 98th minute goal and watching it disappear… https://t.co/TadfhSodEc
Modric marvel undone by the zest of Zaccagni… No one better to call this mind bowling game than Peter Drury! #EURo2024
Wow! Heartbreak for Croatia! 💔 Zaccagni equalises in the 98th minute for Italy 🇮🇹 https://t.co/uXcXi0z2VZ
Can you believe it? Mattia Zaccagni equalises for Italy in the 98th minute! Italy finish second and Croatia finish third. Incredible drama in Leipzig! #Euro2024 | #CROITA 🎥 @BBCSport https://t.co/emQSGhlV2c
Take a bow, Mattia Zaccagni 👏🇮🇹 https://t.co/lXqQxuqch6
Wow! Heartbreak for Croatia! 💔 Zaccagni equalises in the 98th minute for Italy https://t.co/k4DBoWCM5L
🚨 Luka Modrić and Croatia have pretty much been KNOCKED OUT of the tournament. They will officially be out unless England win by at least 3 goals tomorrow. #EURO2024 https://t.co/b7gPBJTdVA
SCENES 🇮🇹 Italy are through to the knockouts, with the last kick of the game! 🔥 #EURO2024 https://t.co/d090PqAjGl
🚨🚨| OFFICIAL: Croatia have been ELIMINATED from EURO 2024! 👋 ❌ Spain (3-0) ➖ Albania (2-2) ➖ Italy (1-1) https://t.co/Hvrcn1rRQY
FULL-TIME 🔚 🇦🇱 Albania 0-1 Spain 🇪🇸 🇭🇷 Croatia 1-1 Italy 🇮🇹 A 98th-minute equaliser sends Italy through to the knockout phase while Croatia are surely out 🤯 #Euro2024 https://t.co/FbBkBUVtDi https://t.co/ekBjLYuZSq
CALAFIORI, I LOVE YOU 💚🤍❤️ https://t.co/W40lkQwenw
ITALY'S 98TH MINUTE GOAL HELPS THEM ADVANCE TO THE #EURO KNOCKOUT STAGES 😳 https://t.co/7fQ0wMpnjz
MATTIA ZACCAGNI IN THE 98TH MINUTE TO SEND ITALY TO THE KNOCKOUTS 😱 https://t.co/7biqMdNvhF
ITALY ARE SAVED IN STOPPAGE TIME! With seconds left, Mattia Zaccagni stuns Croatia as Italy advances to the knockout stage. 🎥 @FOXSoccer | #Euro2024 https://t.co/yl6XTbH6iG
WOW! 😮 Mattia Zaccagni equalises right at the death for Italy who now qualify through to the round of 16! 🇮🇹 #BBCEuros #Euro2024 #CROITA https://t.co/MyNiDgoCmE
Luka Modric and Croatia are heartbroken 💔🤯 They are eliminated after the 98th minute goal by Italy. https://t.co/TadfhSodEc
WE ARE ITALY. #CROITA #EURO2024 #Azzurri #VivoAzzurro https://t.co/X09CM9MuYN
Not bad for a first international goal… #CROITA #EURo2024
SPAIN GETS THE WIN TO FINISH 3-0 IN GROUP PLAY 🇪🇸 ✅ ESP -240 ✅ U 2.5 Total Goals https://t.co/HVLgOPQl6C
🏴 England are officially into the last 16 following tonight's results #Euro2024 https://t.co/hFFO6dqOcJ
Who’s your 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡? ✨🇮🇹 Italy advance to next round of Euro 2024, Croatia are out! ⚡️🇪🇺 https://t.co/ivEavO0hDJ
Scored the goal, Gave his everything on the pitch. Forza, @lukamodric10 🤍❤️ https://t.co/QoNDLbhwv2
Never….in….doubt. Forza Azzurri 🇮🇹
ITALY BREAK CROATIA'S HEART IN THE LAST MINUTE TO MOVE ON 😱 (via @FOXSoccer) https://t.co/ImWKQRTXSR
If u just watched Italy - Croatia and u still don’t think soccer is the greatest game in the world, u need to get ur head checked ASAP #EURo2024
🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Italy will face Switzerland in the last 16. 🇮🇹 Italy 🆚 Switzerland 🇨🇭 #EURO2024 https://t.co/y6hXknBIYa
Spain finishes 3-0 in Group play with the win today! 🔥🇪🇸 https://t.co/QBP8iMAiWK
Soccer is awesome. Argue with a wall. https://t.co/D2ocgqPqPY
ZACCAGNI EQUALIZES IN STOPPAGE TIME TO PUT ITALY BACK IN 2ND! MODRIC AND CROATIA ARE STUNNED 😱 https://t.co/1K0p8dqS8c
98TH MINUTE GOAL FOR ITALY 🔥 It’s Mattia Zaccagni's first-ever goal for Italy https://t.co/4w2tYSB6zJ
More later drama at @EURO2024! Italy with a last minute equaliser to set up a showdown with Switzerland. Unlucky for Modric and Croatia as very likely out now.
WHAT A RUN CALAFIORI, WHAT A GOAL ZACCAGNI, LERIGSREJNGJSRTGNSERGJKRENGJKSR https://t.co/0KwU9nqTyJ
Annnd that's a career for Luka Modrić in the checkered uniform. Wow. #CROITA #Euro2024
That’s so cruel on Croatia. But brilliant play from Calafiori to make that goal and an exquisite finish by Zaccagni.
MATTIA ZACCAGNI'S FIRST ITALY GOAL IS AN ALL-TIMER TO RESCUE THE AZZURRI FROM DEFEAT! 😱 EURO 2024 SCRIPTWRITERS, ARE YOU SERIOUS? 🇮🇹 https://t.co/sOSdBE1ZQW
ITALY IS MOVING ON TO THE KNOCKOUT STAGE 🇮🇹 Mattia Zaccagni is the hero as he scores the late equalizer in the final seconds of the game 🤯 https://t.co/IbiGrzh4hI
ITALY SCORES IN THE 98TH MINUTE 😱 🎥: @FOXSoccer https://t.co/yuH4UvftrP
55’ Modric scored 80’ Modric substituted 98’ Italy score The dream is over. 💔🇭🇷 https://t.co/rfQWR0YV6t
The Euros are fun and exciting. #EURo2024
ITALY SCORE IN THE FINAL MINUTE #EURo2024 https://t.co/tD0AtlnrlM
ITALY TIES IT WITH A LATE GOAL! 😱 Join @JimmyConrad, @MelissaMOrtiz, and @Wes5L1nk as they react on #FOXSoccerNow! 🎥 https://t.co/VBCJjuLRLj
Mattia Zaccagni's first-ever goal for Italy will be one Italy fans never forget 🇮🇹🔥 https://t.co/zp6N3MPpWl
Italy survives. Extremely vulnerable. Done in Round of 16. https://t.co/cjvDLcaO1i
My God, what a finish for @Azzurri! On to final 16
ITALY! The great Azurri escape #CROITA #Euro2024
Omg Croatia, what a way to end their tournament #EURo2024
Devastating for Modrić. Italy hardly deserves to go forward.
ITALY SCORE IN THE 98TH-MINUTE OF STOPPAGE TIME TO CLAIM SECOND PLACE IN THEIR GROUP! 🤯 https://t.co/SFCasEOdd4
Riccardo Calafiori with a heck of run to set up Zaccagni. @BolognaFC1909en players are creating some special moments in this tournament.
WITH THE LAST KICK OF THE GAME! 🤯 #BBCEuros #Euro2024 #CROITA https://t.co/XPc1iB6gAl
Into the last 16 👊 Monday's results mean the #ThreeLions are guaranteed a place in the #EURO2024 knockout stages. https://t.co/okteasDgMW
BREAKING: Spain beating Albania means England are guaranteed to make it into the knockout stages regardless of their result vs Slovenia 🏴 https://t.co/zkXSnmGAmU https://t.co/1PUZRMW5a8
📊 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 𝗕 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦: 1️⃣🇪🇸 Spain: 9pts 2️⃣🇮🇹 Italy: 4pts 3️⃣🇭🇷 Croatia: 2pts 4️⃣🇦🇱 Albania: 1pt #EURO2024
🚨BREAKING England qualify for #Euro2024 last 16 thanks to helping hand from Spain https://t.co/zkXSnmH8cs https://t.co/17p68N96FW
⏱️ 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 🇭🇷 Croatia 1-1 Italy 🇮🇹 #EURO2024 https://t.co/UCEfZt2XwL
Great, great finish by Zaccagni but Croatia screwed that up. #EURo2024
Heartbreak. 🇭🇷 #EURO2024 https://t.co/i7997lirOx
Sports. Feel awful for Modric
BREAKING: England guaranteed a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 as Albania lose 1-0 to Spain in Group B https://t.co/6ruvYDvKNV
OMG ITALY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #EURO2024
Croatia must be so proud of Luka Modric. Class personified. A throwback, pure footballer. Devastating
ITALY IN THE 98TH MINUTE 😱 AS IT STANDS ITALY IS MOVING ON 🇮🇹 https://t.co/sqK5klDYJQ
ZACCAAAAAAAAGNI 🔥 They did it! 🇭🇷 1-1 🇮🇹 #EURO2024 #CROITA
⚽ 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟: OH MY GOD! WHAT AN EQUALISER! WHAT A FINISH! UTTERLY BRILLIANT! 🇭🇷 Croatia 1-1 Italy 🇮🇹 #EURO2024
MATTIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA ZACCAGNIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
3 games, 3 wins, 9 points and top of group. Spain’s perfect start to the EURO 🔥 https://t.co/vLdYAvwOnj
#ALB 0-1 #SPA Made 10 changes, and despite losing fluency in the second-half, Spain have won all three games without conceding a goal. ↪️ The skill of rotations ❤️🔥 Farewell Albania, text me ⚽️ Ferran Torres, goalscorer W/ @dermotmcorrigan https://t.co/uMQhgJRAMO
❗️Official: England have qualified to the knockout phase of the Euros. Congratulations! https://t.co/APp66aK8RC
🚨🚨| OFFICIAL: Albania have been ELIMINATED from EURO 2024! 👋 ❌ Italy (2-1) ➖ Croatia (2-2) ❌ Spain (0-1) https://t.co/gDnNXtiyAN
❗️Official: France have qualified to the next stage of the Euros. Congratulations! https://t.co/kPSAyzkkCs
■ Toni Kroos breaks the record for most passes completed in a European Championship group stage ■ Luka Modric becomes the oldest goalscorer in European Championship history They're still creating history on the biggest stage ❤️👏 https://t.co/nWUfCnsWaJ
🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Albania have been knocked out of EURO 2024. 🇦🇱 #EURO2024 https://t.co/9mtcuvCz3Q
🇦🇱 Albania eliminated from Euro 2024. What will they be remembered for? https://t.co/LNii224yR6
Who’s your 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡? ✨🇪🇸 https://t.co/gjNRt6Pqlm
⏱️ 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 🇦🇱 Albania 0-1 Spain 🇪🇸 #EURO2024 https://t.co/n5gQDRciKI
Icon of Croatia 🇭🇷✨ https://t.co/7JjOPcU5bJ
🚨🗣️ Luka Modric once said “ Giving up is not an option” The mentality🫡 https://t.co/EsKh1a1UYQ
🇭🇷 Croatia population 3.9 million https://t.co/wS3NJlJ3HU
Luka Modric proving what can happen in 33 seconds in football 😅 #BBCEuros #Euro2024 #CROITA https://t.co/1aG972ob8V
8 MINUTES ADDED TIME! #EURO2024
Madridistas balling at Euro 2024. 🔥 https://t.co/mmQVm65ps2
Croatia and Spain are minutes away from victory! 🇭🇷🇪🇸 Join @JimmyConrad, @MelissaMOrtiz, and @Wes5L1nk on #FOXSoccerNow as they recap a pair of Group B matches ⬇️ https://t.co/6B9ZzAAeua
🚨 The only two players to score in FOUR different EURO campaigns: 🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo 🇭🇷 Luka Modrić ⚪️ REAL MADRID HERITAGE! https://t.co/QwslCeXec7
Madridistas balling at the Euro 2024. 🔥 https://t.co/Xg0ADV2uMm
Well-deserved applause as the magician exits stage left. 👏 https://t.co/r1asAAOE9O https://t.co/iFIP2ApBsf
Oh my goodness 😳 Italy nearly equalized here https://t.co/QftJylLKY6
Creating history. 👏🇭🇷 https://t.co/lhvnplRmme
Wow. Luka Modric sees his penalty saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma, but gives Croatia the lead just 33 seconds later. #Euro2024 | #CROITA 🎥 @BBCSport https://t.co/RzUCDgGSaT
54'—misses penalty 55'—scores less than a minute later Luka Modrić has Croatia into second place in Group B 💪 https://t.co/3zAqGn0Nfy
SCENES! 🤩 53': Luka Modric misses a penalty ❌ 54': Luka Modric puts Croatia ahead! #BBCEuros #Euro2024 #CROITA https://t.co/MiW6qnSCk1
LUKA MODRIC PUTS CROATIA ON TOP 30 SECONDS AFTER MISSING THE PENALTY 🤯 https://t.co/lk43giG5gG
GOAL: Croatia 1-0 Italy (Luka Modric) Drama in Leipzig! Seconds after missing his penalty, the Real Madrid icon has put Croatia ahead and they're now second in Group B as things stand 🇭🇷 Follow live ⬇️ #Euro2024 https://t.co/FbBkBUVtDi https://t.co/OHyNFzuWcE
Croatia lead! 🇭🇷 Luka Modrić makes amends for his missed penalty and scores a minute later! 🤯 https://t.co/pmZqQrcfbL
🚨🚨| GOAL: MODRIC GIVES CROATIA THE LEAD!!! Croatia 1-0 Italy https://t.co/9vDYeOa4Wz
⚽ 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟: LUKA MODRIC INSTANTLY MAKES UP FOR HIS PENALTY MISS! CROATIA LEAD! 🇭🇷 Croatia 1-0 Italy 🇮🇹 #EURO2024