Reputation
Boban is well regarded in Croatia, ever since he made headlines by kicking a Yugoslav policeman who had attacked a Dinamo Zagreb supporter during an on pitch riot. He is known for his patriotism.
Croatia is the reason I live. I love my country as I love myself. I would die for Croatia.
— Zvonimir Boban, The Last Yugoslavian Football Team
As a commentator and pundit, Boban has become known as a frank and outspoken analyst. He also retains an interest in his old club, Milan, making his opinions well known about their progress. Most recently, he commented on Kaka's departure to Real Madrid FC, saying Kaka's apparent desire to stay at Milan was "false" and claiming that Milan were "in decline", having lost their strongest players.
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Famous quotes containing the word reputation:
“The reputation of a man is like his shadow; it sometimes follows and sometimes precedes him, sometimes longer and sometimes shorter than his natural size.”
—French Proverb. Quoted in Dictionary of Similes, ed. Frank J. Wilstach (1916)
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—Crystal Eastman (1881–1928)
“My reputation is a media creation.”
—John Lydon (formerly Johnny Rotten)