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The performance of the Croatian Luka Modric (37) in the semi-final of the Nations League against the Netherlands makes the spectators go crazy. Grade 6 with asterisks. Got a penalty that made it 1-1. Convert the penalty that gave Croatia victory into extra time. In addition, 119 minutes of hard work in midfield. And all this at the age of 37!
Xavi and Iniesta? Modric makes it longer
For the self-proclaimed football experts on the net, one thing is clear: the Croatian and world footballer of 2018 is certainly one of the three best midfielders in football history. For (age) comparison: The Barça legends Xavi (43) and Iniesta (39) – top midfielders for the Catalans a few years ago and undoubtedly found in the list of the best – were 37 years away from the very large window. Xavi ended his career in Barcelona at the age of 35, Iniesta moved to Japan at the age of 34 because it was no longer enough for Barça.
It’s different with Modric. It seems that the 37-year-old ages like fine wine: the older the better. The Croat played as a regular player at the highest level last season and was a top player at Real Madrid, where his contract expires.
Where are you going? The Croat opposes a large Saudi offer (annual salary of 80 million euros). “I’m not going to Saudi Arabia. That’s out of the question for me,” he recently told a Spanish journalist. “You’ll see me next year in Madrid.”
A title with Croatia is missing
When Real President Florentino gives Pérez his “okay”, he continues with the white ballet. The odds are good, negotiations are underway. If the tireless stretches out, he could continue to work on his legacy. Modric has won pretty much everything there is to win in his career. Only: A title with homeland Croatia is still missing. He led the Koratians to the 2018 World Cup final, but it was not enough to win.
That could follow on Sunday in the final of the Nations League. Especially Spain, his second home, awaits in the final. Modric then plays his 166th international match for Croatia. Certainly not his last.
Source : Blick
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