Rakitic showed greatness: If Djokovic wins at Wimbledon - we will celebrate together

"For me, Nole is a fantastic and great athlete, and even greater as a person. We had a nice meeting in Miami, he is a great person, I wish him all the luck. If he will celebrate at Wimbledon, we will also celebrate with him," Rakitić said.
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rakitić, Photo: Reuters
rakitić, Photo: Reuters
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Ažurirano: 13.07.2018. 15:50h

Ivan Rakitić appeared today at the press conference two days before the World Cup final. The Barcelona ace is excited about the match for history.

"Right now, there is no better feeling than being Croatian. When I decided to play for Croatia, I dreamed of this. Reaching the final is the fulfillment of the most beautiful dreams for all of us," said Rakitić.

"All the happiness that people feel from the first day is incredible. Words can't describe it. It's pride, happiness, togetherness... We all deserved it together. Not only 23 players, the selector or the coaching staff, there are also four and "per million people playing at that moment. You could see that charge in every game," said Rakitić.

Rakitic has played more than 70 games this season.

"I heard about that number too. I didn't even know. There will be an excess of strength. It's a historic match, not for 11 or 23 of us, but for all Croats. It's not just 11 of us on the field, there are all four million of us. May God give us a little strength and luck so that it turns out as we all want," said Rakitić.

Journalists were interested in his relationship with Mladen Krstajić, the coach of Serbia.

"We have heard from each other, I hear from him the most out of all those who are not part of the Croatian national team. For me, he is one of my closest friends. He is more than a brother to me. I follow him, I love him as part of the family. I wish him the best of luck and that this first step that they have made will be an incentive for further success," said Rakitić.

He also commented on his relationship with Novak Djokovic, who after Serbia's relegation said that he supports Croatia.

"First of all, hats off to Nole. I'm rooting for him at Wimbledon. I would like him to reach the final and win on Sunday. For me, Nole is a fantastic and great athlete, and even greater as a person. We had a nice meeting in Miami, he is a great person, I wish him all the luck. If he will celebrate at Wimbledon, we will celebrate with him," said Rakitić.

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