Croatian and English Radio Hosts Make Wager Ahead of National Football Clash

A friendly wager between Croatian and English radio hosts has added a unique layer of anticipation to the upcoming football match between the two nations. Ivana Mišerić from Croatia's Bravo radio and Dave Berry and Matt Dyson, hosts of the UK's top-rated morning show on Absolute Radio, agreed to a bet that will see music exchanged across airwaves depending on the game's outcome.

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We can't believe Modrić is still playing at this level. It's unbelievable what he's doing at his age.

Should Croatia emerge victorious, Berry and Dyson will play the iconic Croatian fan song "Srce vatreno" (Heart of Fire) on their show the following day. Mišerić's team would then join their broadcast live to perform the song for their listeners. Conversely, if England wins, Bravo radio will feature the English anthem "Three Lions," with Berry and Dyson making a live appearance to perform it for the Croatian audience.

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That's a big question. Football is a global sport and an international game... That's the diplomatic answer. The real answer? Well, it's a bit strange.

The radio hosts also touched upon key aspects of the match, including player milestones. They expressed admiration for Luka Modrić, Croatia's captain, who is set to make his 199th appearance for the national team. England's Harry Kane will reach his 115th cap, tying David Beckham's record. The English hosts marveled at Modrić's continued high level of play at his age, calling it "unbelievable."

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Thank you for inviting us on the show. It was a great pleasure. We'll talk tomorrow when England wins 3-0.

Discussion also turned to the English team's current morale and the leadership of their German coach, Thomas Tuchel. While acknowledging the "diplomatic" answer that football is a global sport, the English hosts admitted it felt "a little strange" to have a German manager. Both sides offered their predictions, with the English hosts confidently forecasting a 3-0 win for England, while Mišerić countered with a 2-1 victory for Croatia.

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Not really. I say 2:1 for Croatia.