Luka Modric has delivered a heartfelt tribute to long-time rival Lionel Messi following the Argentine icon's formal retirement from international soccer.

Luka Modric has publicly defended his former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo amid the forward's ongoing fallout with the Portugal national team and head coach Jorge Jesus.

Luka Modric reached 204 caps against Spain and is on course to overtake Lionel Messi, but Cristiano Ronaldo's mark of 234 looks out of reach with both still playing for their national teams.

Luka Modric will start on the bench against Spain as Croatia manages the 41-year-old's workload during this four-match international window.

The former Real Madrid teammates remain active at the highest level, and Modric believes Ronaldo still has plenty left in the tank as he closes in on another extraordinary landmark.

Leaving the door open for a return after he retires, Luka Modric revealed that Jose Mourinho was the "most important factor" for him to arrive to Real Madrid.

With AC Milan announcing the renewal of Luka Modric, the Croatian legend could break Zlatan Ibrahimovic's record as the oldest player to feature for the Rossoneri.

Federico Valverde has reflected on the former teammates who helped shape his career.

Despite entering as one of the favorites, Croatia were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the Round of 16. Following this, Luka Modrić has reportedly decided to retire from the national team. However, he appears set to continue his professional career for one more season with AC Milan.

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After their elimination from the 2026 World Cup, Croatia decided to part ways with Zlatko Dalić, a move that appeared to bring Luka Modrić closer to retiring from international soccer. However, he is reportedly considering continuing to play for the national team with Slaven Bilić's arrival.

Lionel Messi just unlocked another mind-blowing milestone. The legendary Argentine captain shattered a World Cup record that even Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric never managed to touch.

With their futures still in doub, AC Milan new head coach Ruben Amorim addressed the roles of Luka Modric and Christian Pulisic in his project.

Portugal and Croatia face off in a crucial Round of 32 match at the 2026 World Cup, where Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will look to lead their teams through to the next round.

As Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric brace for a defining moment in their 2026 World Cup campaign, a hidden truth lies in the numbers.