‘I don’t know what else I’m supposed to do’: Popa takes swipe at Segecic over Socceroos defection

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has wished Adrian Segecic well after his decision to play for Croatia over Australia – then explained why he wouldn’t cross one of his red lines for him.


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