FIFA World Cup 2018: It's important to stay calm, says Luka Modric

Croatia had a stunning run on their way to their first World Cup

Luka Modric. Pic / AFP

Croatia had a back-to-back journey on their way to their first World Cup final. They have already spent more minutes than all other World Cup teams with their last three knockouts in overtime, two of which were decided in a tiebreaker.

Croatian captain Luka Modric did the arrogance of England motivates them even more to beat them in the semifinals. On a personal level, he faces a case of perjury and will have to appear in court immediately after the World Cup final. However, on the eve of the last final appearance of the World Cup in Croatia, Modric insisted on the importance of being calm

"No doubt at all"
" I never doubt myself.All that has been said will be an extra motivation.There is no burden for me.I am really happy to be who I am and who I am. where I am, we are in the final of the World Cup and it is the moment to relax, to have fun, to concentrate on the game and nothing else, "he said. -he declares. For coach Modric and Croatia's Zlatko Dalic, the first knockout match against Denmark was the hardest. "After that, there was not much pressure."

Ready for all sacrifices
Dalic said his players are ready to make all the sacrifices for the greatest moment of their career. "God willing, if we win, there will be celebrations everywhere, but there is no pressure on us and even if we do not win, we will be worthy on the field. I know we will give everything on the pitch Some of our players have played great matches for their clubs, like the Champions League final, but it will be the biggest and they are willing to sacrifice everything ", said the coach.

FIFA World Cup 2018: The greatest success of Croatian history, says Luka Modric

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