Croatia will win the World Cup: Blazevic

Twenty years ago, Miroslav Blazevic led Croatia to third place at the France World Cup and put his country on the world’s soccer map. Known as the “coach of all coaches”, Blazevic is very optimistic about Croatia’s chances in Russia.

“Zlatko Dalic (the current national coach) just called me to ask some questions regarding the next game against Russia,” Blazevic said on Thursday.

“Although I appreciate that he asks for my advice, he doesn’t need it. Dalic is a great coach and he is doing a fantastic job.

“Mark my words: Croatia is going to win the World Cup. We will beat Brazil in the finals and that is not only my opinion, but many of my colleagues around the world think the same.”