'Don't be like Kalinic'
Nikola Kalinic was sent home for refusing to
come on as sub in first group game.
Croatia have now reached the World Cup
final for the first time in their history.
Fans from around the world have mocked
the striker for having such a big ego.
After getting himself sent home from the World Cup, Nikola Kalinic has now become a laughing stock after his country reached the World Cup final without him.
The striker refused to come on as a substitute in Croatia's first group game, a 2-0 win over Nigeria, and was subsequently sent home by manager Zlatko Dalic. His decision to place his ego over the country's needs has severely backfired as Croatia reached the World Cup final and proved that it is better to completely eliminate toxicity from the squad.
Croatia striker Kalinic (circled, on the bench vs Nigeria) was sent home after refusing to play.
No sooner had Kalinic arrived in Russia, he was sent home, after refusing to come on as a sub.