Nikola Kalinić Thread

Massaro94 said:

According to Croatia press, Nikola Kalinic, the Croatian striker who refused to come on as a substitute against Nigeria has rejected his World Cup 2018 silver medal.

His teammates and the federation's technical director had decided he should still be given one, having been part of the original 23-man squad, but Kalinic refused to accept it.

Here is what Kalinic told the press :

"Thank you for the medal, but I didn't play in Russia," he explained, according to Sportske Novosti.
He also admitted to the same publication that he has received several offers this transfer market, but that he is only interested in leaving AC Milan for Atletico Madrid.

Pure Class this guy.

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Jasper said:

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Az. said:

Can't believe this actually went trough!

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AndreiX said:

Milan's Goodbye video

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Sage said:

scenes when he scores the CL winning goal for atleti

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New Atletico Madrid forward Nikola Kalinic has said he did not accept a World Cup runners-up medal this summer as he did not feel he contributed anything to Croatia's surprise run to the final.

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stitches said:

@optajoe

0 - kenedy failed to complete a single pass in the first half against cardiff city - he is the first outfield premier league player to fail to complete a single pass in 45+ minutes of play since nikola kalinic against birmingham city in march 2010. Passenger.

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Kalinic to Bonucci: 'Congratulations on the Scudetto'
01 October at 15:10

The Juventus machine cannot be stopped. The victory against Napoli was the seventh win in seven rounds in Serie A for the Bianconeri and the word Scudetto is already starting to be spoken of, and there are those who have already congratulated Juventus for the title.

This can be said about former Milan striker Nikola Kalinic, who is currently at Atletico Madrid. The Croatian striker commented on Bonucci's Instagram post with a rather cryptic congratulations message for the Rossoneri fans.

"Congratulations on the Scudetto," Kalinic wrote. A comment that has unleashed superstitious Juventus fans as well as irritated Milan fans.

The two met last season at Milan and as it seems they have built a good relationship with one another, despite both departing the club after a summer of many changes, mainly in terms of ownership.

As mentioned, Kalinic moved to Atletico Madrid this summer but has not yet made an impression at the club. He has collected only 76 competitive minutes in the La Liga so far.

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sheva said:

Nikola Kalinic: welcome to La Liga.

He looked like he scored that by mistake

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truant said:

Nikola Kalinic believes arriving late, injuries and being one of 11 new players were to blame for his disappointing spell at Milan.

Kalinic was one of Milan’s most expensive signings in the summer of 2017, arriving from Fiorentina on loan with a €25m obligation to buy, but scored just six goals for the Rossoneri.

The Croatia striker has since joined Atletico Madrid, although he made it clear he bore no ill-feeling towards the Diavolo.

“For me, it was difficult,” he told AS.

“I couldn’t do preseason with the team. I was training alone in Split, waiting for the transfer to happen.

“I arrived once the season had started. Then I had many physical problems... Milan are a great club, who are used to winning and fighting for trophies, and want results very quickly.

“However, 11 new players had arrived and It takes time to build something. Still, I wish Milan all the best. They deserve to fight for the Champions League.

“Gattuso is amazing. Away from football he’s someone who likes to crack a joke and have a laugh, but when he starts training or is on the field…

“He gives everything and wants everything. He presses you. He’s crazy, but in a good way. He’s a great person and I think Milan will go far with him.”

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