Slaven Bilic Reappointed as Croatia National Team Manager
Slaven Bilic has been reappointed as the manager of the Croatia Men's National Team, a role he previously held from 2006 to 2012. He replaces Zlatko Dalic, who managed the team for nearly nine years.
Bilic's return follows Croatia's defeat in the last 32 of the World Cup against Portugal. He expressed complete confidence in the players and a commitment to bringing energy and determination to the team, aiming to keep Croatia among football's elite.
Bilic has a history with the national team, having played in the 1998 World Cup, where Croatia reached the semi-finals. During his first managerial stint, he achieved a record of 42 wins, 15 draws, and 8 losses across 65 matches.
His managerial experience also includes stints at clubs such as West Ham United, West Bromwich Albion, and Watford, with his most recent position being at Al Fateh in Saudi Arabia during the 2023-2024 season.
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