U.S. Ambassador Nicole McGraw visits the Vatreni at Rujevica

The ambassador posed for photographs with the Croatian players and head coach Zlatko Dalić and proudly held a signed Croatia national team jersey bearing the number 47, symbolizing the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, during whose administration she was appointed ambassador.

On behalf of the Croatian national team, captain Luka Modrić thanked Ambassador McGraw for her visit. Prior to that, she spoke with head coach Dalić and the national team’s technical director, Stipe Pletikosa.

During the visit, Ambassador McGraw wished the Croatian national team the best of luck at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

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