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Alen Halilovic, the 'Croatian Messi', in a delicate situation

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Rumour1 independent source roots · 1 total claims on file

Chronological Trajectory Map

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First Reported· Javier Alfaro (Mundo Deportivo)
34d ago (29 Sept)

"Cuando tenía 16 años, se hablaba de él como el 'Messi croata'."

State: Developing
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Official Resolution
34d ago (29 Sept)

"When he was 16 years old, he was talked about as the 'Croatian Messi'. Alen Halilovic was called to be the footballer around whom the Balkan team would revolve for many years. A kind of complement to the Modric, Rakitic and company that was supposed to take the baton from these with..."

State: Rumour Outcome Verified