Scored for Croatia, then cried: 'My family and friends were in the stands, and I saw the fans' support'

Petar Musa's emotional reaction after scoring for Croatia against England in the World Cup captured the hearts of many. The young player, overwhelmed with emotion, was seen in tears during his celebration, highlighting the significance of his goal on his debut on the world stage.

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The feeling of scoring a goal is very good. We knew they were good at set pieces and we have to analyze and correct mistakes in two games. It's not over, heads up.

The match itself was a thrilling encounter, with both teams exchanging blows. England took an early lead from a penalty, but Croatia quickly responded. A beautiful team play led to an equalizer by Martin Baturina in the 36th minute. However, England regained the lead just before halftime through Harry Kane. In a dramatic turn of events, Croatia found another equalizer in added time, with Ivan Perišić assisting Musa for the 2-2 goal.

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Zlatan Ibrahimović said he supports Croatia, it's nice to hear.

Musa shared his feelings after the game, expressing his happiness at scoring but also acknowledging the team's fatigue in the second half. He mentioned the support from his family, friends, and Croatian fans, regretting that the final result did not match their efforts. The article also notes the presence of Zlatan Ibrahimović's support for Croatia, adding another layer to the narrative of international football camaraderie.

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My family and a lot of friends were in the stands, and I'm glad to see the numerous support from Croats, it's just a shame the result wasn't what we wanted. In the second half, I didn't have the strength anymore...