Luka Modric — Croatia midfielder and captain, competing at the 2026 World Cup at age 40.
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Croatia captain Luka Modric said he felt “ashamed” of his side’s performance in Saturday’s 7-0 defeat at home to England in the Nations League. …
Modric ‘ashamed’ of Croatia’s ‘catastrophic night’Joy Online
Luka Modric turns 41 on Wednesday but is not ready to retire from international football just yet. …
Modric plans to play for Croatia past 41st birthdayJoy Online
AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric – who turns 41 in September – has signed a one-year contract extension. …
Modric, 40, signs new AC Milan dealJoy Online
… This was always going to be the World Cup farewell for one legendary player, and despite putting in a masterful midfield performance at the age of 40, that player turned out to be Luka Modric. …
Portugal beat Croatia in chaotic finish to reach World Cup last 16Joy Online
… Luka Modric, 40, Croatia (Last club: AC Milan) AC Milan do have an option to extend Modric’s contract by another year but it is not yet clear if that will happen, or whether the veteran midfielder will continue his career elsewhere, or quit altogether. …
The World Cup’s free agents looking for their next moveJoy Online
… Have you lost count of the number of times Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo have entered major tournaments with pundits declaring it could be the last time we see these superstars on the biggest stage? …
Ronaldo or Modric: Whose World Cup journey ends in Toronto?Business & Financial Times
… Modric is still playing at the top level so not really surprised. It will be great to share the pitch with a great player like him.” Semenyo admits Modrić remains one of the players he has admired most throughout his career. …
Antoine Semenyo hails Luka Modrić as “one of the best midfielders of the current era”Joy Online
… Speaking ahead of the 5 p.m. kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field, Queiroz praised Croatia’s quality despite their loss to England and singled out Luka Modric as “one of the most brilliant players in football history in the last few years.” “We know that they have a good team, they …
Croatia vs Ghana: Carlos Queiroz vows Black Stars will come out strongerJoy Online
… Modric is still playing at the top level, so not really surprised. It will be great to share the pitch with a great player like him.” Although Semenyo operates in a different role, he acknowledged that Modrić has been a player he has long admired for his intelligence, technical a …
Confident Ghana ready for Croatia as Semenyo pays tribute to ModrićJoy Online
… Modric is still playing at the top level so not really surprised. It will be great to share the pitch with a great player like him.” Semenyo admits Modrić remains one of the players he has admired most throughout his career. …
Antoine Semenyo hails Luka Modrić as “one of the best midfielders of the current era”Croatia captain Luka Modric expressed shame over his side's performance in a 7-0 home defeat to England in the Nations League on Saturday, describing it as a "catastrophic night" and saying it was the first time in 20 years as an international that he felt such emotion.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Croatia captain Luka Modric expressed shame over his side's performance in a 7-0 home defeat to England in the Nations League on Saturday, describing it as a "catastrophic night" and saying it was the first time in 20 years as an international that he felt such emotion.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Luka Modric, who turns 41 on Wednesday, has announced his intention to continue playing for Croatia's national team in upcoming Nations League games. The decision comes as Slaven Bilic returns as Croatia manager, the coach who guided Modric's early international career from 2006 to 2012.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric, 40, has signed a one-year contract extension with the Italian club after joining on a one-year deal last summer following 13 years at Real Madrid. Modric scored two goals in 37 appearances for Milan last season as they finished fifth in Serie A.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Goncalo Ramos scored in the 94th minute to give Portugal a 2-1 victory over Croatia and a place in the World Cup last 16, after Cristiano Ronaldo equalized from the penalty spot in the second half and Croatia thought they had rescued the match with a late goal that was ruled out for offside.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
As of 2 July, 14 players still active at the World Cup are technically without clubs to return to after the tournament ends. Notable free agents include Casemiro, James Rodriguez, Mo Salah, John Stones, and others, some of whom are using the competition to impress potential suitors despite their employment situations.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Portugal and Croatia meet in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 in Toronto, a match that could mark the final international tournament appearance for aging superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric. Portugal's performances have been inconsistent while Croatia showed vulnerabilities against England, leaving the match without a clear favourite.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana lost 2-1 to Croatia in their final Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a late Nikola Vlašić header preventing them from finishing in the top two. Despite the defeat, Ghana advanced to the Round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams, ending the group stage on four points.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars play Croatia at the Philadelphia Stadium tonight needing victory to secure qualification from Group L as group winners or runners-up, having earned four points from two matches against England and Panama.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has expressed admiration for Croatia captain Luka Modrić, calling him one of the best midfielders of the current era, as the Black Stars prepare for a final group-stage match against Croatia in the World Cup.
27 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says his team must be "more strong and better" to win Saturday's match against Croatia in their Group L finale. Queiroz acknowledged Croatia's quality despite their 4-2 loss to England, praising their football and singling out Luka Modric, and warned that Ghana are "full alert" for a wounded but capable opponent.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars forward Antoine Semenyo has praised Croatia captain Luka Modrić as one of the finest midfielders of the modern era as Ghana prepares for a decisive FIFA World Cup Group L encounter. Ghana heads into the match with confidence after drawing with England, hoping to advance beyond the group phase after early elimination in the previous World Cup.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana footballer Antoine Semenyo has praised Croatia's captain Luka Modrić as one of the best midfielders of the current era, ahead of Ghana's final World Cup group-stage clash against Croatia. Semenyo expressed admiration for Modrić's technical abilities and said he is eager to share the pitch with the experienced player.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will play Croatia in the final Group L fixture of the FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium tomorrow at 9pm local time. Ghana needs at least a point to advance to the round of 32, while Croatia must win to guarantee progression.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Croatia defeated Panama 1–0 in Group L play to register their first World Cup points and remain in contention for the knockout phase. The win coincided with Luka Modric's 200th international appearance.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Harry Kane scored twice as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in a World Cup Group L match, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also scoring. The victory came in a heavyweight clash at Dallas Stadium, with Croatia twice drawing level before England pulled away.
19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Harry Kane used a deliberate stuttered run-up in England's World Cup opener against Croatia, knowing it might draw goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic off his goalline; after his first penalty was saved, VAR ruled Livakovic had moved too early, and Kane scored on the retake.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England beat Croatia in a high-scoring match in Dallas, with Harry Kane scoring twice and Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals. The match was decided after England came from behind multiple times and ultimately secured a comfortable victory, though England showed defensive vulnerabilities throughout the match.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luka Modric, and Neymar are stepping onto that stage for what is understood to be the very last time in their careers.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Croatia qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable qualifying campaign and will field one of the tournament's oldest squads, with roughly half or more of starters in their 30s, including 40-year-old captain Luka Modric. Manager Zlatko Dalic plans to deploy a back-four formation as the primary setup, with the Manchester City duo of Gvardiol and Kovacic key to the team's strategy.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dani Carvajal, 34, will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season when his contract expires in June after two spells at the club covering 23 years. The right-back made 450 appearances, won 27 titles including six Champions League titles, and is among only five players to win the Champions League six times.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Croatia's head coach Zlatko Dalić announced a preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States, featuring experienced internationals and emerging talents. Ghana's group opponent Croatia will face England, Ghana and Panama in Group L of the tournament.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Jose Mourinho is returning to Real Madrid 13 years after his previous stint, as announced by president Florentino Perez at a contentious press conference. The appointment aligns Mourinho's siege mentality and media-focused approach with Perez's worldview amid internal divisions in Madrid's dressing room.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid's manager Alvaro Arbeloa faces pressure after poor results, sitting closer to third-place than league leaders Barcelona with a 64% win percentage in La Liga. Jose Mourinho, currently managing Benfica, is being mentioned as a potential replacement, having previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013 and winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Luka Modric underwent surgery for a broken cheekbone sustained in a collision during AC Milan's 0-0 draw with Juventus. Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic expressed confidence that the 40-year-old will be fit to lead his side at the World Cup, which begins on 11 June, with Croatia opening their campaign against England on 17 June.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →