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Why was Kalinić sent home after one game in the 2018 FIFA World Cup?

  • Injury

  • Indiscipline

  • Poor performance

  • Kalinić did not show up

Answer

Nikola Kalinić was sent home from the 2018 FIFA World Cup after one game due to indiscipline. He was caught on camera making a rude gesture to fans during Croatia's 2-0 win over Nigeria in Group D. Kalinić was also reportedly unhappy with his playing time and had been involved in a number of heated arguments with coach Zlatko Dalic.
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