When Croatia narrowly won 1-0 in the special match against Kosovo in September last year, few could have believed that this representative would then have a dream journey that would take them to the final of the World Cup in football.
Unsatisfied with the leaders of the Federation and influential people in football, opinion in Croatia was divided about the representative and not everyone supported her. Although there are still critics, the success of the representative has united Croatia. It has united this country in support of the football team, at least, "Koha Ditore" writes today.
It is estimated that this element, the creation of unity within the states themselves, is one of the greatest successes of the 21st World Cup, "Russia 2018", which closed last Sunday with the dramatic final, which was won by France against Croatia 4:2.
The World Cup, which started on June 14, has been hailed by almost everyone as a success story. Russia has proven to be the host, the most popular game has developed further, while the fans have not stopped the party for a month in a row. There were a lot of emotional moments during the month of football, there were big matches, skills of the players on the field, lots of colors in the stands and finally a big celebration for the French.
Europe, which has the most famous football leagues, has dominated this world, producing four semi-finalists. New stars have emerged in this championship, although not many, high-level players have been confirmed, while the biggest stars of the game have remained empty-handed, far from trophies. It is primarily about Lionel Messi who failed with Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo who left Russia early together with the representative of Portugal... (read more today in "Koha Ditore")
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