Dalić Concludes Spectacle in Livno, Then Heads to Emirates to Take Over as Coach
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Zlatko Dalić, the Croatian national football team coach, is concluding a youth football camp in Livno.
- The camp featured prominent regional football figures and concluded with a celebratory match and concert.
- Dalić is set to depart for the United Arab Emirates to officially take over as their national team's head coach.
Zlatko Dalić, the esteemed coach of the Croatian national football team, is wrapping up a successful youth football camp in Livno. The five-day camp, held between August 8th and 10th, provided an opportunity for children aged 8 to 14 to hone their skills under the guidance of notable figures from the regional football scene.
Alongside Dalić, the camp saw participation from former players and coaches such as Igor Bišćan, Blaž Slišković, and Joško Jeličić. The event culminates today with a celebratory exhibition match. This match will pit a team of "Vatreni" (the national team's nickname) alumni, including stars like Igor Štimac, Niko Kranjčar, Robert Jarni, and Vedran Ćorluka, against a local "Livno and Friends" team.
Following the match, attendees will enjoy a concert by Tomislav Bralić and the klapa Intrade. The festivities mark the end of Dalić's commitments in Livno, as he is expected to travel to the United Arab Emirates either tomorrow or the day after. There, he will officially assume his new role as the head coach of the UAE national team, bringing his coaching staff, including Vedran Ćorluka and Danijel Subašić, with him.
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.