Football
Croatia coach attributes success in Russia to holy rosary
Croatia is one country that has not been defeated since the beginning of the Russia 2018 World Cup. The two matches they did not win ended in draws. Dalia the coach spoke about his faith on Croatian Catholic radio when the World Cup began,National Daily learnt.
“Everything I have done in my life and in my professional career I owe to my faith, and I am grateful to my Lord,” Dalic said.
Croatia got a ticket to the final match of the World Cup after defeating England 2-1 in a game that went to overtime July 11.
“I can be very happy with my life,” Dalic said, adding that “without strong faith and that motivation, it would be very difficult to achieve it.”
“When a man loses any hope, then he must depend on our merciful God and on our faith,” he said.
In that sense, Dalic explained that “I always carry a rosary with me” and “when I feel that I am going through a difficult time I put my hand in my pocket, I cling to it and then everything is easier.”
Regarding the expectations of the Croatians for the success of their selection at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, he indicated that “I know what our people expect, how many people love Croatian football and our team.”
He stressed that “finding the good in life always brings satisfaction, happiness, a result. Man must always be honest with himself and with others. ”
Before the July 11 game, Dalic said of his Cinderella-story team: “we do not fear anyone, not even England.”
The Holy Rosary is a powerful prayer, no Marian devotee finds life difficult, because our Mother Mary always intercedes for his/her
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