Luka Modrić
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- 6d ago
Milan beat Udinese 2-0 to climb to fourth as Udinese lose sixth straight
Pulisic and Omari Hutchinson scored for Milan at the Dacia Arena on Sunday, 25 October, while Udinese coach Kosta Runjaic faces growing pressure after a sixth consecutive league defeat.
- Oct 6
Mikel Merino scores twice as Spain beats Croatia 2-1 to reach Nations League quarter-finals
Substitute Mikel Merino scored twice in the second half in Split to secure a 2-1 comeback victory over Croatia, sending Spain to the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals and extending their unbeaten streak to 42 matches.
- Oct 6
Dani Carvajal reaches verbal agreement with Getafe after completing medical
The 34-year-old former Real Madrid captain has agreed terms with Getafe as a free agent, leaving the transfer dependent on financial fair play authorization from La Liga.
- Oct 5
Spain beats Croatia 2-1 in Split to extend unbeaten run and reach Nations League quarter-finals
Mikel Merino scored twice in the second half as Spain defeated Croatia 2-1 in Split, extending their competitive unbeaten streak and securing a Nations League quarter-final berth.
- Oct 3
England defeat Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka to inflict their heaviest loss in history
Braces from Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka led England to a 7-0 rout of Croatia in their UEFA Nations League match behind closed doors in Rijeka.
- Sep 29
Spain defeat Croatia 4-1 behind Lamine Yamal brace as England beat Czechs 2-0
Spain extended their unbeaten run to 40 matches with a 4-1 home victory over Croatia in Seville, while England secured a 2-0 win over ten-man Czech Republic in Prague.
- Sep 5
Luka Modrić commits to Croatia national team for Nations League campaign at age 41
The Croatian Football Federation confirmed that midfielder Luka Modrić will remain available for upcoming Nations League fixtures under returning manager Slaven Bilić.
- Aug 6
Rodri Hernández rejects Real Madrid and chooses Barcelona as City and Barça negotiate transfer fee
Ballon d'Or winner and 2026 World Cup MVP Rodri Hernández has turned down Real Madrid, involving Mourinho, and chosen Barcelona, with Manchester City and Barça now negotiating a fee around €45-60M.
- Jul 23
Luka Modric, 40, signs one-year contract extension with AC Milan until 2027
The Croatian midfielder, who turns 41 in September, will play under new coach Ruben Amorim after Milan missed Champions League qualification.
- Jul 8
Portugal moves to appoint Jorge Jesus as new coach after World Cup elimination
FPF president Pedro Proença confirms profile for new coach is defined and expects to announce Jorge Jesus by Monday following Roberto Martínez's departure after round of 16 exit.
- Jul 3
A hair-trigger offside from a chip in the ball sends Portugal past Croatia and into a storm of controversy
Croatia were seconds from extra time when Josko Gvardiol turned the ball home in the 103rd minute, but a chip inside the ball detected a brush against Igor Matanović's hair and the VAR chalked it off. Portugal won 2-1 in Toronto, sparking fury from players, coaches and Croatia's most famous supporter.
- Jul 3
Portugal survive Croatia scare as microchip VAR rules out late equaliser in World Cup thriller
Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty for his first World Cup knockout goal, Gonçalo Ramos headed a stoppage-time winner, and a Croatian equaliser was disallowed by a microchip-assisted VAR review as Portugal edged Croatia 2-1 in a chaotic round-of-32 match in Toronto.
- Jul 3
Ronaldo and Ramos inspire Portugal's comeback win over Croatia, sister says World Cup is his last
Portugal came from behind to defeat Croatia in the World Cup last 16, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonçalo Ramos playing decisive roles. Ahead of the match, Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro said the tournament would be his final international competition.
- Jun 18
England beat Croatia 4-2 in World Cup classic as Kane equals Lineker's record
Harry Kane scored twice and Jude Bellingham added a stunning second-half goal as England launched their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The six-goal encounter was one of the most entertaining matches of the tournament's opening round.
