Zlatko Dalic Resigns as Croatia Coach After Nine Years

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Zlatko Dalic Resigns as Croatia Coach After Nine Years

"I didn't dare dream that we'd achieve everything we have over these nearly nine years. I can't describe how proud I am of every victory," Dalic said. Croatia's federation thanked him for "the medals, the unity, the respect." Dalic won 62 of 111 matches, led Croatia to the 2018 World Cup final and third place in 2022.

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