Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCopa Independent | The best World Cup semi-finals… ever?Slaven Bilic has been appointed as the new coach of the Croatian national football team, marking his return to the role he previously held from 2006 to 2012. His appointment follows the departure of Zlatko Dalic, who resigned after leading Croatia to a World Cup final in 2018 and a third-place finish in 2022. Bilic, who famously led Croatia to a Wembley win over England in November 2007, expressed his readiness for the challenge, stating he is a more mature and experienced coach with the same motivation to maintain Croatia's strong footballing presence. The national side recently exited the World Cup in the round of 32 after a controversial 2-1 loss to Portugal, with a last-gasp equaliser disallowed. Bilic, who last coached Saudi club Al Fateh, aims to build the team towards Euro 2028, which will be co-hosted by the UK and Republic of Ireland. In fullSlaven Bilic makes surprise return as Croatia manager after early World Cup exitMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Slaven Bilic back as Croatia boss almost 20 years on from famous Wembley win
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCopa Independent | The best World Cup semi-finals… ever?Slaven Bilic has been appointed as the new coach of the Croatian national football team, marking his return to the role he previously held from 2006 to 2012. His appointment follows the departure of Zlatko Dalic, who resigned after leading Croatia to a World Cup final in 2018 and a third-place finish in 2022. Bilic, who famously led Croatia to a Wembley win over England in November 2007, expressed his readiness for the challenge, stating he is a more mature and experienced coach with the same motivation to maintain Croatia's strong footballing presence. The national side recently exited the World Cup in the round of 32 after a controversial 2-1 loss to Portugal, with a last-gasp equaliser disallowed. Bilic, who last coached Saudi club Al Fateh, aims to build the team towards Euro 2028, which will be co-hosted by the UK and Republic of Ireland. In fullSlaven Bilic makes surprise return as Croatia manager after early World Cup exitMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
