Today, Croatian icon Zvonimir Boban celebrates his 45th birthday, and to mark this wondrous occasion, here is why you should adore the the Milan legend.
1. The Name
Zvonimir Boban is without question one of the coolest, most unique and even most iconic names any footballer has ever had. We challenge you to think of one better.
2. The Riot
During the infamous 1990 riot during a game between Dynamo Zagreb and Rest Star Belgrade in the Croatian capital, Boban's assault on a police officer is often associated with the strive for Croatian independence.
3. The Patriot
"Croatia is the reason I live, I love my country as I love myself. I would die for my country."
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4. The Hair
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5. The Talent
6. The Team
Boban captained Croatia to third place at their first World Cup, in France in 1998.
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7. The Scholar
Following his playing career, and always renowned as a literary man (a big fan of Chekhov and Dostoevsky), Boban completed a history degree at the University of Zagreb. He graduated in 2004, with a thesis named "Christianity in the Roman Empire".
8. The Mates
Goran Ivanisevic and Boban regularly knock a tennis ball around on Boban's personal clay court.
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9. The Restaurant
Boban, the restaurant, can be found in downtown Split. It's quite a fancy establishment which has plenty of positive reviews on Trip Advisor, as well as an overall 77% rating.
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10. The King of Cool
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