Along with his native Croatian, Bilić is fluent in German, Italian, and English, while he also holds a degree in law.[32] As a big fan of rock music, he plays rhythm guitar with his favored red Gibson Explorer and is a member of Rawbau, a Croatian rock group.[33] In 2008, the band recorded a song for Croatia's performance at Euro 2008 called "Vatreno ludilo" ("Fiery Madness").[34] Bilić has identified himself as a socialist, and has said "If you know to share what you own, you live happily and with honor. I am a true socialist. I know I can't save the world on my own; but if there is a struggle against unjustness, I always prefer to be on the frontline, and that is my attitude toward life."[35]
"Wake up! You did not score your two goals because you had two strikers up front, we were simply the better team."[27] (During his post match interview after Croatia beat England 3–2 at Wembley)."
"Only Kaka is better than Modrić.[28]
"With the greatest respect to women, football is the most beautiful thing in the world."[29]
"The team's philosophy is 'power to the people.' There are no rich or poor here. No classes. That's why I can say that I am endeavoring for a socialist team." (Post-match interview after Beşiktaş beat Gaziantepspor 2–0 in Spor Toto Super Lig).[30]
"We parked the bus but we did not put the handbrake on [...] when a bus moves with the ball that is just great defending." (Post-match interview after West Ham United beat Liverpool at Anfield for the first time in 52 years.) [31]
"Wake up! You did not score your two goals because you had two strikers up front, we were simply the better team."[27] (During his post match interview after Croatia beat England 3–2 at Wembley)."
"Only Kaka is better than Modrić.[28]
"With the greatest respect to women, football is the most beautiful thing in the world."[29]
"The team's philosophy is 'power to the people.' There are no rich or poor here. No classes. That's why I can say that I am endeavoring for a socialist team." (Post-match interview after Beşiktaş beat Gaziantepspor 2–0 in Spor Toto Super Lig).[30]
"We parked the bus but we did not put the handbrake on [...] when a bus moves with the ball that is just great defending." (Post-match interview after West Ham United beat Liverpool at Anfield for the first time in 52 years.) [31]
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