Football
Dalic: I can coach Brazil or Barca but Croatia my favourite
Zlatko Dalic said he could coach Brazil or Barcelona but Croatia will always remain his favourite job after the country’s run to the World Cup final,National Daily gathered.
Croatia made history under head coach Dalic following their first World Cup final appearance in Russia, where they lost 4-2 to France in the decider.
Dalic and Croatia earned admirers for their football throughout the tournament, while the Balkan nation were greeted by an estimated half-a-million fans on the streets of Zagreb having returned home to a remarkable reception despite defeat.
Reflecting on Croatia’s World Cup exploits, Dalic said in an emotional speech: “I can be coach of Brazil or Barcelona but this will always be the favorite job, to lead Croatian national team.
“There is still grief because we had to win the trophy. But if someone had offered me to be in the final before the World Cup, we’d all have taken it.”
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