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Josip Ivančić's Fan Anthem: Dalić, Modrić, and Stars Feature in Explosive Video; Daughter Roza Mia Captures Attention

Josip Ivančić's Fan Anthem: Dalić, Modrić, and Stars Feature in Explosive Video; Daughter Roza Mia Captures Attention

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Croatian musician Josip Ivančić released a new patriotic song and music video titled "To je moja Hrvatska" (This is my Croatia).
  • The video features prominent Croatian national football team players and coach Zlatko Dalić, expressing national pride.
  • Ivančić's song aims to foster unity among fans ahead of the World Cup, with his daughter also appearing in the video.

Croatian musician Josip Ivančić has unveiled a powerful new anthem, "To je moja Hrvatska" (This is my Croatia), accompanied by a music video designed to ignite national pride. Released just before the Croatian national football team's first World Cup match, the song and video have quickly become a rallying cry for fans across the nation.

I am immensely honored, happy, and proud that the national team members supported me, because it is not just support for me but also for the idea of national unity.

— Josip IvančićIvančić expressed his gratitude for the national team's support, emphasizing the song's message of unity.

The accompanying video is a star-studded affair, featuring appearances by national team coach Zlatko Dalić and key players such as Luka Modrić, Joško Gvardiol, Dominik Livaković, Mateo Kovačić, Andrej Kramarić, Martin Erlić, Nikola Moro, and Kristijan Jakić. Their presence adds significant weight to the song's message of unity and patriotism, with the players themselves delivering the powerful declaration, "This is my Croatia!"

This is not a classic fan song, but a patriotic-fan song.

— Josip IvančićIvančić described the nature of his new song, highlighting its patriotic and unifying themes.

Ivančić, known for his patriotic musical style, expressed deep honor and pride in receiving support from the national team. He described the song as more than just a fan anthem; it's a patriotic-fan song that symbolizes national unity, transcending club rivalries. The musician also highlighted the emotional significance of his seven-year-old daughter, Roza Mia, appearing in the video, particularly a moment where she proudly carries the Croatian flag.

When the players say the words 'This is my Croatia' and stand behind such messages, the song gains additional value.

— Josip IvančićIvančić explained how the players' involvement enhances the song's impact and meaning.

The video intersperses contemporary footage with archival clips of past celebrations and major victories, evoking a sense of shared history and fueling the familiar fan euphoria. Ivančić hopes the song will serve as a symbol of togetherness, reminding everyone that on the field, all Croatians stand united.

This song is a symbol of our great unity. Then we are all on the same side, we don't look at who cheers for Dinamo, and who for Hajduk or Rijeka.

— Josip IvančićIvančić discussed the unifying power of the song, transcending club loyalties.
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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.