Zagreb: Croatian media hailed Monday their team as heroes after the small country’s historic success in reaching the World Cup final where France beat them 4-2 in Moscow, Sunday. Let’s take a look at some statements mentioned in newspapers.
Sportske Novosti: Thank you, heroes! – You gave us everything! ‘Vatreni’ (the ‘Fiery Ones’ in Croatian), you are the biggest, you are our pride, your names will remain written in gold forever!
Jutarnji List: Brave hearts – You made us proud
Vecernji List: Croatia celebrates you, you are our gold! For the past month coach Zlatko Dalic’s team made Croatia better. They restored pride, pulled it out of the pessimism reigning in the country
More than 100,000 red-and-white-painted Croatian fans were expected to welcome the squad home later Monday in the capital Zagreb.