Age is just a number for the legendary AC Milan maestro! Discover why the 40-year-old superstar has decided to extend his historic international career and lead his nation once again on the European stage.
Croatian football fans may officially rejoice, as Luka Modric has chosen to stay and continue his amazing international career. According to the official press release from the Croatian Football Federation, their 41-year-old captain will continue to play for the team following the recently concluded World Cup.
After holding discussions with the new coach Slaven Bilić and the president of the federation, it became quite clear that Luka Modric is as dedicated to the national team as ever before.
Key Stats And Upcoming Matches
Modric, who has just moved to AC Milan of Italy after spending 13 years at Real Madrid, has immense experience. Here are some figures:
Historic Appearances: He currently possesses a total of 202 international appearances for Croatia.Schedule of Upcoming Matches: Modric will be part of the side that will participate in the coming UEFA Nations League tournament, which will commence in September.Huge Challenges Ahead: This includes challenging games against Czechia, England, and World Cup winners Spain.
Coach Slaven Bilić could not help but be extremely happy about the move, saying that Modric’s experience and responsibility both in and out of the game will play a critical role in the success of the nation. At age 41, the maestro is ready to leave his mark.