Footballer sent home from World Cup after refusing to play
Croatian forward Nikola KaliniÄ has been sent home from the 2018 FIFA World Cup after he refused to come on as a substitute during Croatia's 2-0 victory against Nigeria. The 30-year-old footballer had reportedly cited a back injury for not being able to play. "I need my players fit and ready to play," Croatia's coach Zlatko DaliÄ said.