The match between Croatia and Belgium was quite stressful for a former player of the “Dice”, who claims that he lost at least 5 years of his life.
Speaking to the FIFA portal, Ivan Rakitic claimed that this match had a negative effect on him at the end, when their goal was hanging in the air after Lukaku missed like on a film strip.
Rakitić played for Croatia from 2007 to 2019, in 106 appearances he managed to score 15 goals and be an important player of the then generation of Croatia.
“It was very difficult to watch the match, more difficult than playing, believe me. I think in the game against Belgium, I lost five years of my life. “I was quite nervous, because I was part of the national team for many years.”
“I am in contact with the players and the coach before and after every game. It is always in my heart that Croatia succeeds. I wish them luck in the next match and I hope that we will reach the end of this World Cup,” said Rakitić.
