Luka Modric will retire from International Football. Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is rumored to have decided against giving up playing for Croatia at the international level.
According to the Croatian newspaper 24sata (via Madrid Xtra), Modric plans to represent Croatia with the Vatreni if his team qualifies for the tournament. Despite being two points behind second-placed Armenia in Group D of the Euro 2024 qualifying, his nation still has one game left.
There were doubts regarding Modric’s future on the international stage after his team was trounced by Spain in the Nations League final. Although he has come close to winning a championship, the 37-year-old looks set to continue his amazing career with Croatia. The former Real Madrid player was a member of the Croatian side that reached the 2018 FIFA World Cup final in Russia.
Russian Vatreni were defeated by France 4-2 at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. He appeared in seven games during that World Cup run, notching two goals and one assist. In the round of 16, Croatia was eliminated from the 2020 Euro competition by Spain, who defeated them 5-3 on penalties. They got better for the FIFA World Cup in 2022.
Zlatko Dali’s team advanced to the World Cup semifinals of last year, but they were crushed 3-0 by Argentina, who went on to win the tournament. In the third-place playoff, they took third after defeating Morocco 2-1. Modric was essential in assisting the Vatreni to advance to the semifinals.
Many people wanted Luka Modric to win the UEFA Nations League on Sunday, June 18. But after a goalless OT draw, Spain overcame them once more on penalties.
Nevertheless, the Real Madrid midfielder gained fame while representing Croatia. In 166 appearances for his country, Modric has registered 24 goals and 27 assists.
It looks like Luka Modric will stay at Real Madrid:
Furthermore, it is rumored that Luka Modric informed Real Madrid of his wish to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Modric reportedly assured Los Blancos that he will remain and that nothing has changed, according to Spanish writer Jose Felix Diaz. He appeared destined to continue playing for Carlo Ancelotti’s group for another season.
His contract with Madrid expires at the end of the month, therefore his future was a topic of concern. His abilities have drawn interest from the Saudi Pro League. His old coworker Karim Benzema has joined Saudi champions Al Ittihad.
But it’s likely that Luka Modric will continue to play at the Bernabeu for at least another season. He has played a crucial role for Los Merengues ever since his arrival in 2012. He has made 488 appearances at all levels, scoring 37 goals and dishing out 77 assists.
The Croatian legend has won two Copa del Rey titles, three La Liga titles, and five Champions League titles. He also won the 2018 Ballon d’Or for his remarkable performance with Madrid and the Vatreni that year.
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