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Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic, formerly with Al Ain, enjoyed a successful World Cup. Antonio Bronic / Reuters
Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic, formerly with Al Ain, enjoyed a successful World Cup. Antonio Bronic / ReutersUAE represented at the World Cup, Japanese spirit, and a newfound love for coffee – Russia 2018 diary
Getting ready to say goodbye to Russia after a fantastic and frenetic World Cup, John McAuley looks back on his final two weeks in the country.