Croatia’s Dario Srna, Mario Mandzukic, Luka Modric and Milan Badelj celebrate scoring their team’s third goal during the friendly football match between Croatia and San Marino in Rijeka, Croatia, on June 4. AFP PHOTO
ROVINJ, Croatia: Croatia will be a leading contender at the European Championship finals with top stars like Luka Modric from top clubs across the continent and an unmatched patriotism, according to coach Ante Cacic.