Zlatko Dalic in his interview with the Croatian newspaper 24sata
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Can anyone here be kindly enough to make a short summary of it?
The most important part is about the decision whether to stay or leave. He said he had decided before the WC he won't continue. After a friendly vs. Peru there was a lot of pressure on him, people from HNS (Croatian FA) asking for Dalić to leave, be sacked. Šuker was on his side and didn't allow it. But he's disappointed and thinks people from HNS should be there to support and protect the manager. Goes on to say that the celebration, people singing, dancing, being happy on the streets made him rethink his decision. Says he had it 'in him' but now wants some time to reevaluate it. Says ordinary men are of utmost importance to him, but also it'd be the best if he left now to come back later. Wants to manage a club in Europe and win trophies, but says it's not about money, managing Croatia is his dream. In short, it's not about offers.
Dalić is very disappointed, he's sad and thinks Croatia should've won. He didn't rewatch the match and says he never will. Congratulated France and says Pogba talked to him and gave him the jersey. About Kalinić, says he's a Catholic and he would forgive, it's Nikola who's on the move. Won't forget, but will forgive. Later on he speaks about team spirit, how they looked after each other. Says it's the players who led the team, they were fighting, he didn't want to teach them football, but help them. Says he believes this generation can win the Euro with Luka Modrić.
Last, but not least, he speaks about Marko Perković Thompson's performance. About the song, Lijepa li si. He's a Croatian singer, but a controversial one. Dalić says that 95% of Croats sing the song and celebrate with it, that it game them special feelings and helped them in Russia. Asks why people protest when the players requested Thompson and wanted him there. Says all they're sending are positive messages and love.
Here you go. Hope it helps.
There would probably be 2 million people on the streets if you'd won the cup.
