The miracle of Zagreb. With his DT imprisoned he eliminated Tottenham from Mourinho | Football24 News English

Mexico City / 18.03.2021 16:56:24

The headbutt of Moses, the miracle of Istanbul … and now the feat of Zagreb, a story in which the modest Dynamo of that Croatian city eliminated the powerful Tottenham of José Mourinho on the Europa League; but if what was done on the court did not have enough value when recovering from a 0-2, you should know that the Balkans They made the comeback with their coach sentenced to prison!

Zoran Mamic, the DT who will go to prison in Zagreb

In a clear role of victim despite playing the Round of 16 at home this Thursday, the Dinamo Zagreb suffered a severe blow on Tuesday when Zoran Mamic, the technical director, was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison.

Under the charge of misappropriation of funds and with 15.5 million euros “flying”, he and his brother Zdravko must serve their sentence behind bars, which is why Zoran resigned from the bench 24 hours before risking his life in the continental tournament.

“Although I do not feel guilty, I am resigning as coach and sports director of Dynamo. I wish the club good luck and sporting success,” said Zoran Mamic on Wednesday, not knowing that this personal setback would serve as “fuel” for his players to develop. one of the greatest historical feats of the institution.

Why will the coach of Zagreb go to jail?

From Dynamo came what could well be considered the best player in the history of Croatia, Luka Modric, who has already won a Ballon d’Or with Real Madrid. In 2008, Lukita was sold from Zagreb to Tottenham and it is precisely that operation, in addition to that of Mateo Kovacic at Inter Milan in 2013, which generated the investigation against Zoran Mamic, of which he was found guilty.