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 control was epitomised by Modric and slowly, he drained the juices of his midfield opponents alongside Ivan Perisic and Nikola Vlasic, whose goals sandwiched their captain’s. It might even bring a mouthwatering date against Spain, the country Modric has called home since leaving Tottenham Hotspur to join Real Madrid in 2012. None of those nations will fear Croatia as they might have done three years ago on their way to a World Cup final defeat to France but they now have a reminder that Modric deserves all the respect they can muster.

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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 …

Euro 2024: 'Raised the bar too high' - Luka Modric, Croatia still hope to make an impact
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: 'Raised the bar too high' - Luka Modric, Croatia still hope to make an impact

Firstpost  

Croatia face a tough assignment in Germany having been placed in the same group as reigning champions Italy as well as Spain and Albania. AP Croatia head into Euro 2024 with cautious optimism despite a tough draw, and despite still being heavily reliant on the 38-year-old Luka Modric as he nears the end of his remarkable career. “We raised the …

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 …

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 …

Watch: How Luka Modric's assist and last-minute penalty masterclass sent Croatia into UEFA Nations League final
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: How Luka Modric's assist and last-minute penalty masterclass sent Croatia into UEFA Nations League final

Hindustan Times  

Croatia and Netherlands put on a thrilling rollercoaster of a match at De Kuip in Rotterdam, taking their UEFA Nations League semifinal all the way to extra-time before one team pulled clear and booked a spot in the final with a 4-2 victory. Having already had gone ahead in extra-time through a fantastic bottom corner finish by striker Bruno Petkovic, …

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  

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. Read our privacy policy Luka Modric has confirmed that his final World …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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