Eduardo da Silva to sing national anthem of both Brazil and Croatia in World Cup opener

Brazilian-born striker for the Croatia squad Eduardo da Silva is expected to sing the national anthems of both Brazil and Croatia.

Eduardo da Silva (Getty Images)

Brazilian-born striker for the Croatia squad Eduardo da Silva is expected to sing the national anthems of both Brazil and Croatia. The striker’s mother has revealed his decision to do before the opening match of FIFA World Cup 2014 where Brazil take on Croatia.

The former Arsenal striker is a Brazilian by birth but has played for Croatia through nationalisation after signing for Dinamo Zagreb in 1999 and staying until 2007.

His mother said, “I’m rooting for Eduardo da Silva. I understand that it is very important for him but I’m also rooting for Brazil. Eduardo vs Brazil. He has said he will sing two anthems. He is Croatian for work, in his heart he is Brazilian.”

Since taking up Croatian citizenship in 2002, Eduardo has scored 29 international goals in 63 appearances for the country.

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