Has Luka Modric played his last match? Two Milanese could decide
By OnzeActu · · 2 min read
Croatian midfielder Luka Modric could have bowed out at 41 after his early exit from the 2026 World Cup. The fate of his career could be sealed by two Milan players, symbols of a match with twists and turns.
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At 41, Luka Modric could have played his final meeting with Croatia during the 2026 World Cup. At the start of the competition, when asked about his future, he simply made a negative gesture with his hand, refusing to talk about what would await him after the World Cup, preferring to concentrate on the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. His exceptional journey reached its epilogue in a match full of emotions and turnarounds. A cross from Hakim Ziyech, then a decisive header from Gonçalo Ramos, future Milan player, gave Portugal victory, despite a controversial goal from Josko Gvardiol canceled after the 10th minute of added time, also a Croatian defender likely to join AC Milan. Eight years ago, Modric was voted best player at the World Cup and Inter Milan tried to recruit him without success, with Real Madrid not wanting to release him. After seven seasons in Madrid and a last one in Milan, Modric remains a major reference in world football. The question of extending his career, particularly with the Lombard club, remains unresolved and he should announce his decision in the coming weeks. Ironically, his path could end because of two future Milan teammates, symbols of an end of career marked by a final twist as unexpected as it is poignant.