Boris Becker commented following the dramatic finish to the match between Croatia and Spain, played at Poljud. The German tennis star specifically highlighted the incident that resulted in Ivan Perišić being sent off.
Croatia were defeated 2-1 in the fourth round. The match at Poljud thus ended in defeat for the home side, with the finish marked by dramatic moments.
The key moment occurred in the 79th minute when Perišić received a second yellow card following a foul. As he had already received one caution, the second yellow card meant his dismissal from the game.
Becker, who is known for his interest in football and following major sporting events, was particularly intrigued by this incident. His reaction further drew attention to Perišić's sending off in the final stages of the match at Poljud.
The match thus ended in defeat for Croatia, with Perišić's second yellow card in the 79th minute remaining one of the most commented-on details of the encounter. Becker's commentary only confirmed how this incident resonated beyond the boundaries of football.
