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Halilhodžić Believes in Croatia: 'Never Write Them Off, That's When They Show How Much They Are Worth'
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Halilhodžić Believes in Croatia: 'Never Write Them Off, That's When They Show How Much They Are Worth'

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Despite Portugal being favored due to its star players, Halilhodžić believes Croatia should not be underestimated.
  • He emphasizes that Croatia often performs best when written off.
  • The article highlights Halilhodžić's confidence in the Croatian team's potential to surprise.

Former national team coach Vahid Halilhodžić expresses strong faith in the Croatian team's ability to compete, even when facing formidable opponents. He cautions against prematurely dismissing Croatia, particularly in matches where they are perceived as underdogs.

Halilhodžić acknowledges that many observers, impressed by the individual talent and star-studded lineup of Portugal, are placing their bets on the Portuguese team. However, he firmly believes that such predictions overlook Croatia's resilience and capacity for unexpected triumphs.

"Never write them off, that's when they show how much they are worth," Halilhodžić stated, underscoring a recurring theme in Croatian football history where the team often rises to the occasion when least expected. His perspective suggests that Croatia's true strength lies not just in individual skill but in their collective spirit and ability to perform under pressure.

Never write them off, that's when they show how much they are worth

— Vahid HalilhodžićHalilhodžić's statement on Croatia's ability to perform when underestimated.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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