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Croatian fans back on track
Jun 13 2008, Edward

What a difference a few days can make. Croatia had entered Euro 2008 as many people’s dark horses and even as some people’s favourites thanks to a commanding qualifying campaign and the presence of players such as Kranjcar and Corluka who have begun to...

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