Musa's Fairytale Return: From MLS Star to Croatia's Striker Against England

Petar Musa is poised to make a fairytale return to the Croatian national team, likely starting as the main striker against England on June 17 in Dallas. This comes after a remarkable 756-day hiatus, during which he wasn't even called up for the team. His journey from being seemingly written off to leading the line against a formidable England squad is described as "fascinating" and "unbelievable."

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If we believe the information we are getting from the scene in Alexandria, the base camp of the Croatian national football team, we will witness a truly fairytale story in Dallas in the match between Croatia and England.

Musa's resurgence is largely attributed to his stellar performance in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Dallas FC. Since joining the club, he has netted an impressive 47 goals in two and a half seasons, making him the team's record signing and most prolific scorer. His goal tally places him among the top scorers in the league, ahead of many globally recognized players, despite some questioning the quality of MLS.

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It seemed that this period lasted for years, as if Sigećanin was completely written off, and now he will be the main arrow against the magnificent England.

His move to Dallas FC in January 2024 was met with criticism, with many believing it would derail his career. However, the decision proved to be a masterstroke. Musa quickly justified his record transfer fee of nine million euros, earning the nickname "Moose" and becoming a fan favorite. His playing style, characterized by aerial prowess, strong hold-up play, and powerful, accurate first-time shots, has made him a standout performer. His success in MLS has even attracted the attention of European clubs, including a reported interest from AC Milan.

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No one can say that Musa did not deserve this opportunity.