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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Croatia manager who led his team to the world cup final resigns after nine years - The Untold Story

  • Croatia's head coach, Zlatko Dalic, has resigned from his position following the national team's elimination from the World Cup .
  • Dalic's departure comes after Croatia's defeat by Portugal in the last 32 stage of the tournament .
  • His tenure as head coach spanned nine years, having been appointed in October 2017.
  • During his time, Dalic achieved significant success, guiding Croatia to the 2018 World Cup final and a third-place finish in the 2022 tournament.
  • He is widely recognised as the most successful coach in the nation's history, boasting a win rate of over 50% in his matches in charge.

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