Modric available to play for Croatia in Nations League
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 32 – Portugal v Croatia – Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada – July 2, 2026 Croatia’s Luka Modric acknowledges fans after the match as Croatia are eliminated from the World Cup REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo
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Sept 5 : Luka Modric is still available to play for Croatia, the country’s soccer association (HNS) said on Saturday, ending speculation that the veteran midfielder would end his international career after this year’s World Cup.
Croatia captain Modric, who turns 41 on Wednesday, has been playing for the national team since 2006, earning over 200 caps and helping them reach the 2018 World Cup final.
“Luka’s decision makes me extremely happy, we are all aware what he brings to Croatia, both on and off the pitch,” said Slaven Bilic, who returned for a second spell as Croatia manager after the team exited this year’s World Cup in the round of 32.
Modric, who spent the majority of his career at Real Madrid, joined AC Milan last year.
Croatia will visit the Czech Republic, host England and play Spain twice in the Nations League between September 26 and October 6.
Source: Reuters
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