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Questions about Davor Šuker

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When was Davor Šuker born and where did he grow up?

Davor Šuker was born on the 1st of January 1968 to a Bosnian Croat family from Livno. He began playing football for his hometown club NK Osijek in 1984 at the age of 16.

What were Davor Šuker's major achievements during his time with Real Madrid?

Davor Šuker scored 24 goals in 38 appearances while helping Real Madrid win the league title. He also won the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid in the 1997, 98 season.

How many goals did Davor Šuker score to win the Golden Boot at the 1998 FIFA World Cup?

Davor Šuker scored six goals in seven matches to win the tournament's Golden Boot at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. He received the Silver Ball as the second-best player of the tournament behind Ronaldo.

Did Davor Šuker play in England and what clubs did he represent there?

Davor Šuker joined FA Premier League club Arsenal for the 1999, 2000 season before moving to West Ham United. His career in England ended after that season when he joined German side 1860 Munich for the 2001, 02 season.

When did Davor Šuker serve as president of the Croatian Football Federation?

Davor Šuker served as the president of the Croatian Football Federation from 2012 to 2021. Under his leadership, Croatia reached runner-up status at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.