Modric available for Croatia in Nations League
Veteran footballer Luka Modric has confirmed he will continue his international career with the Croatian national team. He is set to join the squad for upcoming Nations League matches against the Czech Republic and Spain.
Why it matters
Modric remains a central figure in international football, and his continued participation is significant for Croatia's competitive standing.
Croatia's veteran midfield maestro and captain Luka Modric will stay with the squad in the forthcoming Nations League matches, the national football federation said on Saturday.
The key architect of Croatia's historic success in recent years, who turns 41 on Wednesday, will figure in the squad that coach Slaven Bilic will announce on Monday for the Nations League matches, a Croatian football federation (HNS) statement said.
Modric confirmed to Bilic and HNS head Marijan Kustic that he remains available to the Croatian national team, it added.
This will continue the "legendary international career of the player who has left an indelible mark in 202 appearances for Croatia and led Croatia to the greatest successes in history", the statement said,
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