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Turkey‘s Ozan Tufan appears to be more interesting in fixing his hair than blocking Luka Modric’s shot

Midfielder sweeps his locks out of his eyes before Croatia star lets rip with stunning volley to find the back of the net

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TURKEY'S Ozan Tufan appeared to be more interested in fixing his hair than defending against Croatia on Sunday.

Tufan, 21, looked to be more interested in adjusting his barnet when Luka Modric pulled off a sublime volley to score the only goal of the game.

Turkey's Ozan Tufan appears more concerned with his hair than blocking Luka Modric's shot
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Turkey's Ozan Tufan appears more concerned with his hair than blocking shotCredit: Twitter @Ed Malyon
Ozan Tufan failed to stop Luka Modric from scoring and Turkey lost to Croatia 1-0
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Ozan Tufan failed to stop Luka Modric from scoring and Turkey lost to Croatia 1-0Credit: Getty Images
Ozan Tufan attempts to dispossess Croatia star Luka Modric during Euro 2016 Group D clash
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Ozan Tufan attempts to dispossess Luka Modric in Euro 2016 Group D clashCredit: Getty Images

The midfielder - very much a fringe player in Fatih Terim's side - drifted towards the Real Madrid star at a leisurely pace before Modric let rip and fired straight past him.

The goal means Croatia go top of Group D on three points and will only be overtaken if Spain or Czech Republic win by more than one goal on Monday.

But Fenerbahce's Tufan was not the only player on the pitch having a bad hair day.

Croatia winger Ivan Perisic took getting a number four on the side to a whole new meaning.

Croatia midfielder Ivan Perisic has turned up at Euro 2016 with an interesting hairstyle of his own
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Ivan Perisic has turned up at Euro 2016 with an interesting hairstyle of his ownCredit: Getty Images
Ivan Perisic took getting a ‘number four on the sides‘ to a whole new meaning
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Ivan Perisic took getting a ‘number four on the sides‘ to a whole new meaningCredit: Getty Images
Ivan Perisic shows his love for Croatia by having the country shaven into his hair
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Ivan Perisic shows his love for Croatia by having the country shaven into his hairCredit: AP:Associated Press

The Inter Milan ace, who sports the No4 shirt for his country, turned up with the numerical figure etched into the left side of his head.

But, ever the patriot, he showed his desire for his nation by having an outline of Croatia carved into the other side.

Euro 2016 has already brought about some hairy situations, with Aaron Ramsey and Marouane Fellaini sporting new cuts for the tournament.

Wales‘ Aaron Ramsey bleached his hair bright blonde for Euro 2016
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Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey bleached his hair bright blonde for Euro 2016Credit: Getty Images
Belgium midfielder had a bright idea to dye his barnet for this summer‘s Euros
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Belgium midfielder had a bright idea to dye his barnet for this summer‘s EurosCredit: Getty Images
Romania shocked the world when they turned out with bleached hair at World Cup 98
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Romania shocked world when they turned out with bleached hair at World Cup '98Credit: Getty Images

The Premier League pair have both bleached their locks blonde for the France tournament.

The colourful moves look to be mimicking the infamous Romania side of World Cup '98, who turned out against Croatia in the second round - after beating England - with luminous white hair.

However, their bright plan did not go to plan and they were dumped out of the competition.

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