Croatia brings optimism into Euro 2024 as fans ready for success

Euro 2024 in Germany is upon us, and there is an air of optimism and excitement surrounding the Croatia national team. Croatia has exhibited international success of late. Most recently, it was a third-place finish at the World Cup in Qatar. The quest for European success starts with the side’s opening match on Saturday against Spain. Croatia has one of the oldest squads in the competition. Led by the 38-year-old captain Luka Modrić, the ‘Vatreni’ are riding a wave of confidence fueled by their recent successes on the global stage.

Croatia’s journey to the 2018 World Cup final and third-place finish in Qatar 2022 have instilled a belief that this talented generation can achieve greatness one more time. While the odds may not favor them, the Croatians have consistently defied expectations, and their supporters see their team’s age not as a liability but as a wealth of experience that could propel them to new heights.

The spirit of the Croatian fans is electric, with many already making their way to Germany in anticipation of the tournament’s kick-off. Reports suggest that nearly 100,000 Croatian supporters will descend upon Berlin for the team’s opening match. That is on Saturday against Spain, one of the tournament’s favorites. This sea of red-and-white checkered fans promises to create an atmosphere akin to a home game for the ‘Vatreni’.

“We are ready to provide the best support for our team,” says Ivan Kolar, a Croatian expatriate in Berlin organizing a massive fan gathering. “Around 100,000 Croats will come to Berlin, so we expect a fantastic party!”

Croatia brings unwavering support into Euro 2024

The prospect of facing the formidable Spanish squad in their opening Group B encounter does little to dampen the enthusiasm of Croatian fans. Their faith in the team’s abilities is unwavering, fueled by memories of their recent triumphs against elite opposition.

“Croatia knows how to exceed expectations,”…

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Author : Ed Perovic

Publish date : 2024-06-14 22:30:00

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