Speaking of Luka Modric, this guy is a legend in football! Just when everyone thought he might hang up his boots, there was shocking news: the Croatian midfield maestro actually planned to play until he was 40 years old, and his goal was to play in the 2026 World Cup!
Luka Modric, this name is well-known in the football world. Since the 2006 World Cup, he has been winning honours for Croatia and Real Madrid. In 2018, he led Croatia to shine at the World Cup, finishing runners-up and bringing home the Ballon d'Or. In 2022, he led the team to a third-place finish at the World Cup in Qatar. These achievements are not something that ordinary people can do.
But just when everyone thought that this European Championship might be his last stage, BBC reporter Guillem Balagué surprised us. The 38-year-old Modric has decided not to retire and will continue to lead Croatia to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. At that time, he was 40 years old, which was definitely a historic moment.
Modric's decision is really admirable. He wants to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo and show his strength again in the World Cup. This also raises expectations for Croatia's performance at the 2026 World Cup.
Although Croatia's performance at this European Championship was a bit disappointing, Modric's performance on the pitch was still so good. He is not only the soul of the team, but also the key man who can step up and solve problems at critical moments. Just as in the Champions League semi-finals, his quick return helped his team to comeback to win, and Modric's every run and pass on the pitch was full of intelligence and strength.
For Luka Modric, his football career is far from over. Even though he is 38 years old, he is still in high form. On the pitch, he is still able to use his skills and experience to bring victory to the team. And his retirement plan has also made people curious about his future.
In this European Cup, the Croatian team faces a huge challenge. They will need to do well in the group stage to have a chance of progressing to the knockout stage. For Luka Modric, this could be his last European Championship appearance. But regardless of the outcome, he has already decided that he will not end his national team career.
With the European Championship underway, there is a lot of excitement about Modric's future. Will he pull off another miracle at this European Cup? Can he lead Croatia to make history again at the 2026 World Cup? These issues have become the focus of people's attention.
But whatever the future holds, Luka Modric has already proven himself as a football legend. His football career is enough to be remembered. His love for football and desire to win will inspire more young players to pursue their dreams.
In this world of uncertainty, Modric's story continues. With his actions, he told people what is indomitable spirit and what is the love of football. And his story will inspire more people to pursue their dreams bravely.
You look at this guy Modric, it's really admirable. Not only is he very good at the game, but he is also in good spirit. His story teaches us that age is never an issue as long as there is enough love and persistence. Looking forward to him surprise us again at the 2026 World Cup, let's wait and see!