Ivica Zubac Praises Deni Avdija Ahead of Croatia-Israel World Cup Qualifier
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · 15 minutes ago
What happened
Croatian NBA player Ivica Zubac praised Israeli star Deni Avdija as one of the NBA's best ahead of their World Cup qualifying match on July 6, 2026. Zubac described the game against Israel as a tough challenge and highlighted the need to focus on key Israeli players like Avdija and Yam Madar. The match follows Israel's recent loss to Germany and is crucial for both teams' World Cup aspirations.
- 01Ivica Zubac calls Deni Avdija one of the NBA's best players this season.
- 02Croatia faces Israel on July 6, 2026, in a tough World Cup qualifying match.
- 03Zubac emphasizes the challenge posed by Israel's smart and skilled team.
- 04Special focus is on Israeli players Deni Avdija and Yam Madar.
- 05Zubac hopes Croatia can win and satisfy the home fans.
- 06Israel recently lost to Germany in the qualifiers.
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