Bilić and Modrić: the start of a new chapter for Croatia

Slaven Bilić and Luka Modrić shake hands at a Croatia national team training session — symbol of the new coach’s trust in the captain

The image captures a handshake between Croatia’s new head coach Slaven Bilić and team leader Luka Modrić during training. Their smiles and eye contact convey mutual respect and confidence in their collaboration. This moment visually represents Bilić’s strategic reliance on Modrić’s experience and leadership.

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