Day 28 Podcast: An Appreciation of Croatia’s Grit, Determination, Talent, and Trauma

July 13, 2018 0 By admin

Alan summarizes his and Meleiza’s reflections on the England v Croatia semi-final; and wonders what lessons the futbol universe might impart from having such a tiny nation reach the World Cup final. Also, under consideration, the relationship of the 90s Balkans war on the players. Both finalists are certainly filled with players from families who faced tremendous adversity in recent decades; either as immigrants to a less-than-welcoming France, or as refugees from the largest war in Europe since WWII.