Dalic leaves as Croatia coach after nine years
Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic steps down after nine years in charge following their defeat against Portugal in the World Cup.
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"Following nearly nine years, head coach Zlatko Dalic has decided to close his incredibly successful chapter with Croatia."
— Zlatko Dalic , Athlete
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Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic steps down after nine years in charge following their defeat against Portugal in the World Cup.
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