Croatian football star Luka Modrić contemplates retirement, acknowledging the inevitability of ending his playing career. Despite becoming the oldest goal scorer in Euro history, Modrić remains focused on team success over personal achievements. Modrić expresses uncertainty about his future with the Croatian national team, emphasizing the difficulty of the decision. Colleagues and fans praise Modrić's character and contributions to football, highlighting his emotional response to recent events.
📲 Luka Modrić on IG: "I felt the greatest moments of joy and pride in my life wearing this shirt. At this Euro we felt a less beautiful part of football, but the pride of playing for Croatia does not depend on the results. Thank you all for the great support." https://t.co/qjhbSImwtT
🚨 Luka Modrić on IG: “Wearing this jersey I felt the moments of greatest joy & pride in my life. At this Euro we felt a less beautiful part of football, but the pride of playing for Croatia does not depend on the results. Thank you all for the great support.” https://t.co/GOSKVTbkhR
Zlatko Dalic (Croatia coach): "How is Modric doing? It was a real shock for all of us, we all cried. You concede a goal in the 98th minute, and then you fall apart. We know how emotional Luka is and how compassionate he is. He suffered a lot; 2008, 2016, and now. I spoke with… https://t.co/jsghr2dlc7
🗣 Zlatko Dalić (Croatia coach): "How is Luka Modrić? It was really a shock, tears from all of us... You concede a goal in the 98th minute, you fall apart. We know how emotional Luka is and how much he lives for this. He suffered a lot, 2008, 2016, now this... I consoled him, we… https://t.co/XSU4wF1v1L
🇭🇷 Luka Modrić back in Croatia, was asked if he feels better today... Modrić: "No, not really..." https://t.co/W7wFgFl8UQ
"What a player! What a guy!" @alanshearer cannot speak any higher of Croatia's Luka Modric. #BBCEuros #Euro2024 #CROITA https://t.co/5QXB7l0O6i
🇭🇷🥺 Luka Modric reflects on his possible retirement after receiving a heartfelt tribute from an Italian journalist following Croatia's late, heartbreaking draw. https://t.co/ChxqFwirhM
🗣 Spanish journalist: "Will you continue with Croatia or not?" 🗣 Luka Modrić: "I have to rest and see what happens in the future. I have to see what decision I make, see it with myself, with my family. It's difficult, I love Croatia, I love it, and I love playing with the… https://t.co/nmgpKHcdSO
"I'll keep playing on, I don't know for how much longer, but thank you for your kind words." 🇭🇷 Luka Modrić shared a special moment with an Italian reporter after Croatia's draw vs Italy ❤️ https://t.co/iL9MymNgas
"Football can often be very cruel and we were on the receiving end of that tonight. I don't think we deserved to concede that goal late on." Luka Modrić was at a loss for words after Croatia's draw vs Italy ⬇️ https://t.co/abd810VegH
🚨 Luka Modrić retiring at the end of next season is a possibility. @JLSanchez78 https://t.co/JsMjW3XlYo
"Luka, you became the oldest goal scorer in the history of the Euros today..." Luka Modrić: "It doesn't mean anything to me if it didn't help the team. This is a sad night." https://t.co/haQeaywodP
🇭🇷 Luka Modrić: “Football can be very cruel… I want to play football forever, but we know that this is impossible”. “One day I will have to announce my retirement from playing, but I do not know when that will be”. https://t.co/go3uFAD2sL