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Croatia's coastal town Zadar warms up for World Cup finals

By Angelica Ramos

Sunday, 15 Jul 2018 | 3:51 AM MYT

Luka Modric's birth house is seen in Modrici village, Croatia, July 14, 2018. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic

ZADAR, Croatia (Reuters) - Croatia's coastal town of Zadar, known for its beautiful sunsets once lauded by Alfred Hitchcock, is packed with tourists every summer.

But this year many tourists, dressed in national jerseys, are appreciating not just the sunsets, but also the success of Croatia's football team which will face France in the World Cup finals on Sunday.

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