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Questions about Davor Šuker

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How many goals did Davor Šuker score at the 1998 FIFA World Cup?

Šuker scored six goals in seven matches at the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, winning the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer. He also won the Silver Ball as the second-best player of the tournament, behind Ronaldo of Brazil.

What is Davor Šuker's international goal record for Croatia?

Šuker scored 45 goals in 68 senior appearances for Croatia, making him the country's all-time leading goal scorer. He also scored one goal in two senior appearances for Yugoslavia, bringing his total senior international tally to 46 goals across 70 FIFA-recognised caps.

Which clubs did Davor Šuker play for during his career?

Šuker played for NK Osijek, Dinamo Zagreb, Sevilla, Real Madrid, Arsenal, West Ham United, and 1860 Munich. He spent eight seasons in La Liga, scoring 114 goals in 239 appearances across Sevilla and Real Madrid.

What trophies did Davor Šuker win at Real Madrid?

At Real Madrid, Šuker won the La Liga title in 1996-97, the Supercopa de España in 1997, the UEFA Champions League in 1997-98, and the Intercontinental Cup in 1998.

Is Davor Šuker on the FIFA 100 list?

Šuker is the only Croatian player on the FIFA 100, the list of the greatest living footballers compiled by Pelé in 2004. He was also named Croatia's Golden Player at the UEFA Jubilee Awards in 2004.

What controversies surrounded Davor Šuker as president of the Croatian Football Federation?

Šuker's presidency from 2012 to 2021 was described as highly controversial. In 2011 he was fined for keeping antique coins found on a plane rather than reporting them. In 2015 the Croatian Journalists' Association accused him of physically blocking journalists and obstructing their work. A 1996 photograph showed him at the grave of Ante Pavelić, the Croatian wartime fascist leader, in the company of two well-known criminals.

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