Domagoj Vida it was not by chance that he chose July 21 to say goodbye to the Croatian national football team, for which he played 105 times and scored four goals. The good spirit of the “fiery” decided at the age of 36 to leave the place to someone else. Menu Zlatko Dalić he said after the elimination from the Euros that Vida deserved his public apology because he didn’t give him even a minute, and he kept quiet and didn’t make a drama out of it.
Why July 21? The football player of AEK Athens wore number 21 throughout his career, and was a member of the national team at seven world and European championships and won three medals (silver in Russia, bronze in Qatar, silver in the League of Nations). Here, he is obviously looking for symbolism in his 14-year long playing career. from Donji Miholjec concluded an era of his life, and his longtime teammate said goodbye to him with an emotional message. Mateo Kovačić.
“My brother, we’ve been through so much together that now it’s unimaginable for me not to see you across the table at every meal. A fighter on the field, a cheerful spirit in the locker room, a vice-captain who knew when to shout, who to lift and how to be happy,” the Manchester City footballer wrote on Instagram and added:
“You are a phenomenal teammate on and off the field and you will be greatly missed. As hard as this was for me, and it must be much harder for you, I am very happy that we had the opportunity to fight together for the most beautiful jersey and celebrate the greatest e moments of the Croatian national team. Kova loves you!”
Croatian coach Zlatko Dalić in a month’s time, the roster for the new cycle of the League of Nations will be announced, and it is not yet known whether the greatest Croatian football player in history will also announce his farewell Luka Modrić who will turn 39 at the beginning of September.