FIFA World Cup: Time’s Up! Croatia & Real Madrid STAR Luka Modric set to RETIRE after Qatar World Cup – Check Out

FIFA World Cup: Luka Modric Retirement: Croatia star Luka Modric is all set to hang his boots from the international arena after Qatar World Cup. Modric said, “I am aware that I am of a certain age and that this is my last competition in the Croatian National Team,” in a FIFA+ interview this week. The Croatian had led his country to the FIFA World Cup final in Russia. Follow Qatar World Cup LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.

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FIFA World Cup: Time’s Up! Croatia & Real Madrid STAR Luka Modric set to RETIRE after Qatar World Cup – Check Out

FIFA World Cup: Real Madrid ACE Luka Modric DECLARES Qatar World Cup to be his LAST tournament for Croatia – Check Out

The star midfielder has been commanding Croatia since 2016. He captained his side for a maiden World Cup final. Croatia missed out on the trophy thanks to Didier Deschamps’ unstoppable French side. However, the midfielder ended up winning the World Cup golden ball for his stellar performance during the tournament.

He also ended the Messi-Ronaldo monopoly in the Ballon D’or that same year. Modric has amassed a whopping 152 caps for his national side, more than any of his International teammates. The Croatian has found the back of the net 22 times for his nation.

FIFA World Cup: Time’s Up! Croatia & Real Madrid STAR Luka Modric set to RETIRE after Qatar World Cup – Check Out

This will be Luka Modric’s final World Cup 🥺 pic.twitter.com/1NLcbV4G6Z

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 24, 2022

He has continued to be a master orchestrator in the midfield for Croatia and Real Madrid since the last World Cup. After winning the Champions League and La Liga last season, the 37-year-old is still to show any signs of slowing down. However, he has declared the Qatar World Cup to be his last international tournament just like 35-year-old sensational Argentine Lionel Messi.

FIFA World Cup: Time’s Up! Croatia & Real Madrid STAR Luka Modric set to RETIRE after Qatar World Cup – Check Out

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The Real Madrid star will be 38 before the next major tournament Euro Cup in 2024. The 2026  World Cup is farfetched too for the Croatian National. However, he has recently led Croatia to the UEFA Nations League final four which will be held in the upcoming June. If he will retire before the last phase of the Nations League or not is still unclear.

FIFA World Cup: Time’s Up! Croatia & Real Madrid STAR Luka Modric set to RETIRE after Qatar World Cup – Check Out

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