ALL POSTS TAGGED "Luka Modric" - Page 2
Leagues: LaLiga
/ 408 days agoLuka Modric hints at January exit amid playing time struggles
There was always going to be a natural drop in Luka Modric's playing time as he turned 38 in early September. There is a generational shift occurring at Real Madrid as the older players make way for the younger ones. This has resulted in regular minutes for players like Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Fede Valverde, […]
Croatia
/ 434 days agoLast dance? Club chief to reach out to Luka Modric in January
Even though Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has publicly stated his intention to remain with the club, speculation over his near future continues to dominate the press. This summer, the veteran midfielder signed a contract extension with Real Madrid that would keep him in the Spanish capital until next June. It is thus commonly anticipated […]
Bosnia and Herzegovina
/ 487 days agoCreating a dream team of soccer players from Yugoslavia
The glory days of Yugoslavia soccer may be long gone, but the countries that emerged from its dissolution still have a lot of soccer talent to offer. Croatia took podium finishes at the last two World Cups. For a country of almost 4 million people, that is unheard of. Serbia is currently underperforming for their […]
Croatia
/ 528 days agoCroatia books place in Nations League Final with comeback win
Croatia completed a second-half comeback against the Netherlands to secure a place in the 2023 Nations League Final. The Dutch side took a lead into halftime at home and then added a late equalizer, but would eventually fall in extra time. Croatian captain Luka Modric scored a late penalty to secure the 4-2 victory for […]
Leagues: La Liga
/ 568 days agoLuka Modric, 37, agrees contract renewal at Real Madrid: Report
Luka Modric will extend his contract with Real Madrid. Reports claim that the Croatian has reached a total agreement with the Spanish Giants. As per Spanish media outlet Relovo, the 37-year-old and the club have agreed upon the contract-length and salary that has been suggested. Modric will to sign the paperwork in the coming days. […]
Copa del Rey
/ 576 days agoModric may miss cup final, Man City matchup with injury
Luka Modric looks set to miss the next few matches for Real Madrid with a hamstring injury. The midfielder last played 63 minutes for the club during a shock LaLiga defeat to Girona on Tuesday. Modric has not trained with his teammates since the match. The Spanish giants have confirmed Modric is dealing with a […]
Argentina
/ 713 days agoKey battles as Argentina faces Croatia in World Cup semifinal
Argentina and Croatia lock horns at Lusail stadium on Tuesday evening for a spot in the World Cup Final next Sunday. Both sides qualified for the semifinals on penalty shootouts. Lionel Messi and Argentina edged out the Netherlands in a World Cup classic. Meanwhile, Croatia stunned pre-tournament favorites Brazil. Luka Modrić hopes to go one step […]
Brazil
/ 716 days agoCroatia beat Brazil on penalties as goalkeeper stars
The World Cup favorites are now out of the tournament after Brazil lost to Croatia on Friday via penalties. Despite mustering just one shot on target in 120 minutes, the Europeans advanced to the semifinals. Croatia's goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was undoubtedly the star of the show. The Dinamo Zagreb shot-stopper made 10 saves throughout the […]
Croatia
/ 719 days agoCroatia: Déjà vu in World Cup knockout rounds
Croatia advanced past the first stage of the World Cup knockout rounds at Qatar 2022. The draw and subsequent penalty kicks against Japan had all the shades of Russia 2018. Back then, Croatia played to a 1-1 draw against Denmark, also in the round of 16. Croatia topped the Danes on penalties, the same fate […]
Leagues: La Liga
/ 1180 days agoEduardo Camavinga, Real Madrid's new midfield gem
Eduardo Camavinga may not have been the French international Los Blancos set their sights on for the summer transfer window. Kylian Mbappé dominated the rumor mill, but Camavinga will enter the Santiago Bernabeu this season. Real Madrid purchased Camavinga from Stade Rennais for $47 million. Furthermore, this figure includes guaranteed add-ons. Beginning this season, the […]
General
/ 5801 days agoTottenham Sign Defoe But Is It The Wrong Move?
Striker Jermain Defoe should complete his return to Tottenham Hotspur after the two sides agreed terms on an as yet undisclosed transfer fee. The fee is expected to be in the £15m range, a significant increase from the £7.5m that Pompey paid Spurs for Defoe's services in 2008. The BBC reports that the deal will […]
General
/ 5928 days agoIs Today The Day The Premiership Changed Forever?
I got up this morning expecting another tense, dull day to be spattered with the occasional factual transfer as the transfer window creaked shut getting excited about nothing much in particular. A day spent scouring the BBC and Sky Sports transfer vidi-printers and tutting at bored 14 year old's just texting and e-mailing rubbish to […]
General
/ 5953 days agoRamos' Revolution Can Pay Dividends
It's certainly been a busy summer at White Hart Lane this year as Juande Ramos begins to weed out the players he feels are holding Spurs back over the last few weeks and looks to bring in the kind of players he feels can bring more silverware Tottenham's way. With the exception of Robbie Keane, […]
General
/ 5967 days agoTottenham Hotspur Is Ready To Crack The Big Four
Sometimes it's hard to fathom, but the Big Four as we know them won't be able to sustain their power forever. At some point in time, one or more of those four will be dislodged and replaced by a new heavyweight. The question is, what team is capable of breaking the monopoly and which of […]
General
/ 6012 days agoCroatia no longer the Dark Horses of Euro 2008?
Before this tournament started a lot of people had Croatia down as their dark horses to cause a major upset in the European Championships and who cold blame them after Slaven Bilic’s side came through a tough qualifying group to make it to this years competition. But having watched them struggle to overcome Austria […]