Modric ‘hit hard’ by World Cup defeat, his Croatia future unclear
2 years ago

Modric ‘hit hard’ by World Cup defeat, his Croatia future unclear

Al Jazeera  

Croatian manager Zlatko Dalic wants the 37-year-old star to play for Croatia until 2024. Croatia’s veteran playmaker Luka Modric was “hit really hard” by his team’s defeat to Argentina in Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal, according to the team’s manager Zlatko Dalic. The 37-year-old Modric made his 161st appearance for his country in the final four match where an inspired Argentina beat Croatia 3-0 to book a spot in Sunday’s final. Dalic said that Modric would make the decision on international retirement “on his own” but added that “surely the whole world would miss him if he retires from the national team, and I hope he won’t decide to do that”. “Luka Modric showed he is not only a great player, he’s a great professional, a great sportsman,” Dalic said.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric both on target to secure Nations League wins
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric both on target to secure Nations League wins

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 39-year-old tapped in from close range from Nuno Mendes’ whipped cross …

Luka Modric Attains THIS Record After Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup 2024 Triumph
4 months, 1 week ago

Luka Modric Attains THIS Record After Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup 2024 Triumph

ABP News  

UEFA Super Cup 2024: Real Madrid beat Atalanta 2-0 to win their 6th UEFA Super Cup, and with that, Los Blancos are now the most successful club in the competition's history. The fixture also saw Luka Modric go past Nacho as the most decorated player in Real Madrid's history, as the Croatian legend now has 27 trophies with Los Blancos. …

Goal-den oldie: Modric sets Euro record
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Goal-den oldie: Modric sets Euro record

China Daily  

Luka Modric celebrates scoring Croatia's goal in its Euro 2024 Group B match against Italy at Leipzig Stadium in Leipzig, Germany, on Monday. Added time 'a nonsense' Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic said the length of added time in his team's heartbreaking 1-1 draw with Italy at Euro 2024 on Monday was a "nonsense". The 2022 World Cup semifinalist was on …

Never retire Luka Modric: Journalist's wholesome tribute to Croatia's star
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Never retire Luka Modric: Journalist's wholesome tribute to Croatia's star

India Today  

Croatia skipper Luka Modric was paid a heartfelt tribute by an Italian journalist, Francesco Repice, during the post-match press conference of his side’s loss to Italy on June 25 in UEFA Euro 2024, where he asked the midfielder to never retire. After Croatia were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw against Italy due to a late goal from Mattia Zaccagni, …

Heartbreak, yes, but hang on to the Modric memories
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Heartbreak, yes, but hang on to the Modric memories

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: The announcement hasn’t come yet, maybe it will following a holiday after the heartbreak. Unlikely after Mattia Zaccagni’s right-foot bender made it 1-1 taking Italy to the round of 16 when till the 98th minute it looked like Croatia, leading by Modric’s 55th minute strike, would get there at the defending champions’ expense. Modric’s shot was saved by Donnarumma …

Croatia star Luka Modric is the oldest to ever score at a European Championship
6 months ago

Croatia star Luka Modric is the oldest to ever score at a European Championship

The Hindu  

A standing ovation, a man-of-the-match award and a record. But Croatia star Luka Modric was in no mood to celebrate, regardless of the accolades, after what could have been his last appearance at a major tournament. Modric scored against Italy on June 24 to become the oldest goal-scorer ever at a European Championship. Modric, who is 38 years and 289 …

Croatia star Luka Modric is the oldest to ever score at a European Championship. He’s not done yet.
6 months ago

Croatia star Luka Modric is the oldest to ever score at a European Championship. He’s not done yet.

Associated Press  

LEIPZIG, Germany — A standing ovation, a man-of-the-match award and a record. But Croatia star Luka Modric was in no mood to celebrate, regardless of the accolades, after what could have been his last appearance at a major tournament. Modric scored against Italy on Monday to become the oldest goal-scorer ever at a European Championship. Modric, who is 38 years …

Euro 2024: Luka Modric breaks record, becomes oldest goalscorer in Euros history during Croatia vs Italy
6 months ago

Euro 2024: Luka Modric breaks record, becomes oldest goalscorer in Euros history during Croatia vs Italy

The Hindu  

Luka Modric became the oldest player to score a goal in the European Championships when he found the net for Croatia in its 1-1 draw against Italy at the Leipzig Stadium on Monday. Seconds later Modric was in the right place at the right time when a cross came into the box for Ante Budimir whose initial shot is saved …

Modric set for international swan song
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Modric set for international swan song

China Daily  

Real Madrid's Luka Modric celebrates with a Croatia flag after winning his sixth Champions League on June 1 in London. For Euro 2024, Modric will be returning to Germany, where he played in his first big tournament with the national team at the 2006 World Cup, just months after his Croatia debut. In 2018, Modric won the Ballon d'Or, soccer's …

'Can Only Say Thanks': Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti Shares Special Message For Luka Modric
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Can Only Say Thanks': Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti Shares Special Message For Luka Modric

ABP News  

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has laid praise on his player Luka Modric as he hails him a top player and can nothing but be positive and thankful for his loyal and faithful services to the cause of Los Blancos over the period of 12 years. The Italian coach even brought in light the longevity of the 39-year old who's …

On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or
1 year ago

On This Day in 2018: Luka Modric wins Ballon d’Or

The Independent  

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Modric signs contract extension with Real Madrid until 2024
1 year, 5 months ago

Modric signs contract extension with Real Madrid until 2024

The Hindu  

Veteran Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric will stay at the club for another season after renewing his deal until June 2024, the Spanish side said on Monday. Modric, 37, remains a key player for Madrid and decided to stay despite strong interest from Saudi Arabia, looking to recruit him at the end of his previous contract, which expires this month. …

‘We need him’ - Croatia coach asks Modric to postpone retirement
1 year, 6 months ago

‘We need him’ - Croatia coach asks Modric to postpone retirement

The Hindu  

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic on Monday appealed to star midfielder Luka Modric to stay amid growing speculation the captain will retire from international football. The Real Madrid player famously led Croatia to a second-place finish at the 2018 World Cup and third place at last year’s tournament in Qatar. Croatia had been chasing its first ever major trophy against a …

Watch: Croatia fans' stunning gesture for visibly emotional Luka Modric after Nations League final loss goes viral
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: Croatia fans' stunning gesture for visibly emotional Luka Modric after Nations League final loss goes viral

Hindustan Times  

Croatia were beaten in heartbreaking fashion by Spain in the UEFA Nations League final at De Juip in Rotterdam, falling in the penalty shootout after a spirited performance during regulation play. Luka Modric has been Croatia’s best player and talisman for much of his career Following the decisive penalty by Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal, his club teammate and Croatia’s …

Nations League: Luka Modric scores in extra time as Croatia beat Netherlands to reach final
1 year, 6 months ago

Nations League: Luka Modric scores in extra time as Croatia beat Netherlands to reach final

Firstpost  

Zlatko Dalic’s Croatia, who reached the World Cup semi-finals last year, moved a step closer to earning their first ever trophy and demonstrated once again they are extra-time specialists. Bruno Petkovic and Luka Modric struck in extra time to fire Croatia into the Nations League final with a 4-2 victory over hosts the Netherlands on Wednesday. Zlatko Dalic’s side, who …

Modric Leads Croatia to Nations League Final with Win Over Netherlands
1 year, 6 months ago

Modric Leads Croatia to Nations League Final with Win Over Netherlands

News 18  

Bruno Petkovic and Luka Modric struck in extra time to fire Croatia into the Nations League final with a 4-2 victory over hosts the Netherlands on Wednesday. The Nations League represents one of the last chances for Croatia’s elder statesmen, including Real Madrid midfielder Modric, to taste international triumph. “Surely this is a victory which will go down in history.” …

Luka Modric penalty completes thrilling 4-2 win for Croatia over Netherlands in Nations League
1 year, 6 months ago

Luka Modric penalty completes thrilling 4-2 win for Croatia over Netherlands in Nations League

Associated Press  

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Veteran midfielder Luka Modric scored an extra-time penalty to seal a thrilling 4-2 victory for Croatia over the Netherlands and a place in the Nations League final. He said after captaining Croatia to victory over Morocco in the third-place game at the World Cup in Qatar he wanted to “continue until at least the Nations League and …

Real Madrid handed Luka Modric fitness boost ahead of Man City clash
1 year, 7 months ago

Real Madrid handed Luka Modric fitness boost ahead of Man City clash

The Independent  

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World Cup: Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic backs Luka Modric, 37, to continue his international career
2 years ago

World Cup: Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic backs Luka Modric, 37, to continue his international career

Daily Mail  

Zlatko Dalic dedicated Croatia's bronze medal to Luka Modric and hinted that the Croatia captain may stay on to help his country qualify and try to win Euro 2024 in Germany. Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic believes Luka Modric will continue to play for the nation Croatia celebrated finishing as third place winners at the Qatar World Cup on Saturday Croatia …

Luka Modric gives update on Croatia future after playing last World Cup game
2 years ago

Luka Modric gives update on Croatia future after playing last World Cup game

The Independent  

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Modric says he’ll keep playing for Croatia after Qatar World Cup
2 years ago

Modric says he’ll keep playing for Croatia after Qatar World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Captain, 37, says he will continue international career after Croatia clinches third spot in tournament in Qatar. “About my future, I don’t know if I will be until the Euro in Germany, we will see,” he told BeIn Sports after Croatia’s 2-1 win over Morocco at Doha’s Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday. I’m enjoying the national team, I feel happy, …

Croatia 2-1 Morocco: Great goals and Modric’s World Cup last dance
2 years ago

Croatia 2-1 Morocco: Great goals and Modric’s World Cup last dance

New York Times  

Croatia won the third-place play-off game against Morocco in a game which featured some world-class goals. OH MY 😳 Mislav Oršić with a beauty to put Croatia up just before the half 🎯 pic.twitter.com/OtquwmKsfr — FOX Soccer December 17, 2022 And then followed penalty shouts, emotional players, terrible VAR calls, players fuming at the referee and near-last-minute equalisers — almost …

Luka Modric quite certain to play in Euro 2024 if Croatia qualifies, says coach Dalic
2 years ago

Luka Modric quite certain to play in Euro 2024 if Croatia qualifies, says coach Dalic

The Hindu  

Croatia’s 37-year-old captain Luka Modric is likely to feature for the national team at the Euro 2024 tournament despite his age should the team qualify, coach Zlatko Dalic said on Friday. The playmaker was its driving force in midfield as it beat tournament favourite Brazil on penalties in the quarter-finals before losing to Argentina in the last four. RELATED | …

Croatia hopeful Luka Modric won’t retire after World Cup
2 years ago

Croatia hopeful Luka Modric won’t retire after World Cup

The Independent  

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Luka Modric denied final masterpiece but departs World Cup stage with his greatness secured
2 years ago

Luka Modric denied final masterpiece but departs World Cup stage with his greatness secured

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He had wrested back control of one World Cup semi-final, his every …

Modric shares World Cup stage with Lionel Messi in loss
2 years ago

Modric shares World Cup stage with Lionel Messi in loss

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Luka Modric pulled his shirt up over his face as he trudged over to the sideline. Argentina’s boisterous supporters soon followed suit at Lusail Stadium, honoring an opponent who is likely appearing at his last World Cup. Substituted in the 81st minute on Tuesday, with his team trailing by three goals, it effectively marked the end of …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Luka Modric reveals ‘dream’ plan for retirement ahead of semifinal vs Argentina
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Luka Modric reveals ‘dream’ plan for retirement ahead of semifinal vs Argentina

The Hindu  

Captain Luka Modric is ‘very focused on Croatia’ as his team takes on Argentina in first semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Tuesday night. “For now, I am at the World Cup and very focused on Croatia,” Modric is quoted as saying by Diario AS. At 37, Modric has been the driving force behind Vatreni’s progression to the …

Argentina and Messi’s World Cup quest come up against Modric’s resolute Croatia in semifinal
2 years ago

Argentina and Messi’s World Cup quest come up against Modric’s resolute Croatia in semifinal

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi and Luka Modric would again be adversaries; both have waged a war for eternity – the engine of Barcelona and Real Madrid in one of football’s greatest club rivalries. Now, they face off in another bitter battle at the grand settings of the Lusail Stadium, the hopes of their nations to make it to yet another World Cup …

Mateo Kovacic: The heir to Luka Modric trying to fuel a Croatia World Cup repeat
2 years, 1 month ago

Mateo Kovacic: The heir to Luka Modric trying to fuel a Croatia World Cup repeat

The Independent  

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Luka Modric admits the Qatar World Cup will be his LAST international tournament
2 years, 1 month ago

Luka Modric admits the Qatar World Cup will be his LAST international tournament

Daily Mail  

The Real Madrid midfielder Modric will be turning 38-years-old before Euro 2024 The 37-year-old helped lead Croatia to the 2018 World Cup final last time round Luka Modric admitted the World Cup will be his last international tournament Real Madrid star Luka Modric has insisted that the 2022 Qatar World Cup will be his last international tournament for Croatia. Luka …

Luka Modric claims leaving Tottenham for Real Madrid was 'one of the best decisions of my life'
2 years, 3 months ago

Luka Modric claims leaving Tottenham for Real Madrid was 'one of the best decisions of my life'

Daily Mail  

Luka Modric has described the decision to join Real Madrid as one of his best as he celebrates a decade at the club. Luka Modric is celebrating 10 years since joining Real Madrid from Tottenham for £30million Hoy, hace 10 años, fiché por el Real Madrid. Earlier this summer, Modric penned a new one-year extension at the Santiago Bernabeu Despite …

Luka Modric Extends Real Madrid Contract for Another Season
2 years, 6 months ago

Luka Modric Extends Real Madrid Contract for Another Season

News 18  

Luka Modric has signed a new deal to keep him at Real Madrid until the end of next season, the European champions said on Wednesday. “Real Madrid C. F. and Luka Modric have reached an agreement to extend the player’s contract until 30 June 2023,” the club said in a statement. “Modric is going to end his career with Real …

Carlo Ancelotti confirms Luka Modric will FINISH his career at Real Madrid
2 years, 8 months ago

Carlo Ancelotti confirms Luka Modric will FINISH his career at Real Madrid

Daily Mail  

Carlo Ancelotti has claimed Luka Modric 'will finish his career' at Real Madrid despite his contract running out at the end of the season. Luka Modric's current contract at Real Madrid expires at the end of the season Ancelotti said: 'Luka Modric will finish his career here at Real Madrid. But Carlo Ancelotti says the Croatian midfielder will spend the …

Luka Modric, Karim Bezema Score as Real Madrid Beat Athletic Bilbao to Win Spanish Super Cup
2 years, 11 months ago

Luka Modric, Karim Bezema Score as Real Madrid Beat Athletic Bilbao to Win Spanish Super Cup

News 18  

Real Madrid won the Spanish Super Cup by beating Athletic Bilbao 2-0 on Sunday as Luka Modric and a Karim Benzema penalty secured a comfortable victory in Saudi Arabia. Modric’s curling finish towards the end of the first half and Benzema’s strike early in the second sealed the win for Madrid, who claimed their first trophy in Carlo Ancelotti’s second …

Euro 2020: Croatia's Luka Modric masterclass shows up Scotland's shortcomings
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Croatia's Luka Modric masterclass shows up Scotland's shortcomings

Firstpost  

Modric, 35, playing in his 62nd game of the season for club and country, received the ball on the edge of the box and fired into the top corner with the outside of his right foot. After a 23-year wait to qualify for a major tournament, Scotland’s Euro 2020 experience lasted just eight days after a 3-1 defeat to Croatia …

The timeless brilliance of Luka Modric
3 years, 6 months ago

The timeless brilliance of Luka Modric

New York Times  

There will come a time, in the not too distant future, when Luka Modric has a decision to make. Scotland had found reasons to believe they could be the ones to progress after their fight had brought them level late in the first half, but Modric’s sumptuous finish just after the hour mark soon brought them to their knees. Their …

Luka Modric extends Real Madrid contract to June 2022
3 years, 6 months ago

Luka Modric extends Real Madrid contract to June 2022

The Hindu  

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has signed an extension to his contract until June 2022, the Spanish side said on Tuesday. Croatia international Modric's contract was due to expire at the end of next month but he signed a new deal alongside Real president Florentino Perez. READ: Modric, who joined Real from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012 for around 40 million …

Euro 2020: Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric to lead Croatia's 26-man squad at tournament
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric to lead Croatia's 26-man squad at tournament

Firstpost  

Croatia have been drawn in Group D, and will play England in London on 13 June. Zagreb: Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic named a 26-man squad for Euro 2020 on Monday, comprising players who won silver at the 2018 World Cup and their younger peers and led by veteran Luka Modric. That group of experienced players includes defenders Domagoj Vida, Dejan …

LaLiga: 'Exceptional' Luka Modric defying age, deferring Real Madrid reform – Firstpost
3 years, 10 months ago

LaLiga: 'Exceptional' Luka Modric defying age, deferring Real Madrid reform – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Modric is joint third top scorer at the club and fifth for assists, even though by his own admission his contribution is never truly reflected by those measurements. Real Madrid’s best player for the last three months is 35 years old and out of contract in the summer. Luka Modric has perhaps been Real Madrid’s best player this season, as …

LaLiga: Luka Modric says Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona would be a huge blow to league's prestige
4 years, 3 months ago

LaLiga: Luka Modric says Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona would be a huge blow to league's prestige

Firstpost  

Messi’s departure, even his unhappiness, would give Madrid an opening, not only to win LaLiga again but to establish their own period of supremacy in Spain. “When Ronaldo left, the same thing happened, the life of Real Madrid went on without him and it will be the same for Barcelona and LaLiga without Messi.” After Ronaldo, Real Madrid needed two …

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