Jacob Whitehead, a football writer for The Athletic, teams up with Juraj Vrdoljak, a Croatian football journalist, to dive deep into Croatia’s remarkable rise in international football. They discuss how a small nation produced a golden generation, featuring stars like Luka Modric. Their conversation highlights the critical role of Dinamo Zagreb in nurturing talent and the impact of competition on player development. They also reflect on the emotional journey of Croatia's national team and the challenges of sustaining success as key players age.
