Canada coach John Herdman launched some provocations against Croatia, their opponent in the second round of the World Cup, this Sunday (27). The controversy arose after the Canadians’ defeat against Belgium in their World Cup debut and has repercussions.

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It all started in this match. Herdman said some things to motivate his players after the defeat against the Belgians, saying: “Let’s f… Croatia”, in reference to the draw between Morocco and Croatia.

This provocation reached the ears of Croatian coach Zlatko Dalic, who responded: “I saw it. Each of us has our own way of communicating. He expressed it like that, but I don’t look back and I don’t worry either. We have to show on the pitch that we are a better team.

Although he admits to having exaggerated, Herdman has been the target of provocations by a Croatian newspaper. On the cover of the newspaper ’24sata’, the Canadian technician appears in a montage, ‘naked’ and with the leaves of the Canadian symbol covering his mouth and genitals. And in the text: ‘You have a mouth, but you have balls?’

The coach downplayed what he said and said it was to inspire his team:

– Yes, I said (in an attempt to inspire the team). It was not extremely respectful to the Croatian people and Croatian players. I understand very well where they are on the world stage, but at that moment I needed to take my men somewhere else – the coach explained.

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Canada and Croatia will face off next, at 1pm (Brasilia time) this Sunday at the Khalifa Stadium. The Canadian team is in last place in Group F, where Belgium leads with three. Croatia and Morocco have one point each.