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Luka Modric Thunderbolt Breaks Sevilla Hearts As Real Madrid Win Again | Football News
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Luka Modric Thunderbolt Breaks Sevilla Hearts As Real Madrid Win Again | Football News

[ad_1] Veteran midfielder Luka Modric's curling strike gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Sevilla on Sunday, lifting them eight points clear of Barcelona atop La Liga where they are unbeaten in 20 games. Madrid's last league loss came in September. Third-placed Girona are a further point adrift. They are not in action until Monday when they take on Rayo Vallecano. With Jude Bellingham and Joselu both injured, and Eduardo Camavinga and Dani Carvajal suspended, Madrid faltered in the early exchanges and Youssef En-Nesyri missed an early chance for the visitors. Sunday's game appeared headed f...
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Luka Modric Extends Real Madrid Contract Until 2024 | Football News
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Luka Modric Extends Real Madrid Contract Until 2024 | Football News

[ad_1] Luka Modric in action for Real Madrid© AFPVeteran Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric will stay at the club for another season after renewing his deal until June 2024, the Spanish side said Monday.Modric, 37, remains a key player for Madrid and decided to stay despite strong interest from Saudi Arabia, looking to recruit him at the end of his previous contract, which expires this month. The Croatian follows Toni Kroos, Dani Ceballos and Nacho Fernandez in extending his time at Madrid this summer. "In his 11 seasons defending our shirt, he has played 488 games and won 23 trophies," said Real Madrid in a statement.Modric has lifted the Champions League five times with Madrid since joining in 2012 from Tottenham, as well as La Liga on three occasions and two Copas del Rey.Turning 38 i...
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‘We Need Him’: Croatia Coach Asks Luka Modric To Postpone Retirement | Football News
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‘We Need Him’: Croatia Coach Asks Luka Modric To Postpone Retirement | Football News

[ad_1] File image of Luka Modric© AFPCroatia coach Zlatko Dalic on Monday appealed to star midfielder Luka Modric to stay amid growing speculation the captain will retire from international football. Dalic's comments came a day after Croatia lost 5-4 on penalties to Spain in the Nations League final in Rotterdam. "We need him, this is a generation that still did not complete the job," Dalic told reporters after returning to Zagreb. The Real Madrid player famously led Croatia to a second-place finish at the 2018 World Cup and third place at last year's tournament in Qatar.Croatia had been chasing their first ever major trophy against a Spain team Modric, 37, knows inside out.On Monday, front pages across Croatia ran pictures of the dejected midfielder following the nail-biting defeat."It ...
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Luka Modric’s Croatia Aiming For First Trophy Against Boosted Spain | Football News
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Luka Modric’s Croatia Aiming For First Trophy Against Boosted Spain | Football News

[ad_1] Luka Modric has been Croatia's driving force on the way to Sunday's Nations League final, where they could earn their first ever major trophy against a Spain team he knows inside out. Questions surround the veteran midfielder, 37, over his future both in international football and at club level with Real Madrid, with his contract set to end this month. Before resolving them, Croatia captain Modric is aiming to lead his country, with a population of only four million people, to glory in Rotterdam at De Kuip.The Balkan nation has consistently over-performed on the world stage over the past 25 years, starting with their third place finish at the 1998 World Cup.They followed that up by reaching the 2018 World Cup final, where they were beaten by France, and again finished third in Qat...
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Ex-Barcelona Player Jofre Mateu Feels Real Madrid Can Still Rely On Luka Modric, Toni Kroos | Football News
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Ex-Barcelona Player Jofre Mateu Feels Real Madrid Can Still Rely On Luka Modric, Toni Kroos | Football News

[ad_1] Croatian wizard Luka Modric and German maestro Toni Kroos have been tremendous servants for Real Madrid over the years. With Modric and Kroos in the heart of Real Madrid's midfield, Los Blancos have won three La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles, three of which were won consecutively from 2016 to 2018. However, Modric (37) and Kroos (33) aren't getting any younger, and there has been a clear dip in their form over the last few seasons.As Real Madrid gear up for their Champions League quarterfinals first-leg tie against Chelsea, former Barcelona midfielder Jofre Mateu feels that Modric and Kroos can still turn up good for the 14-time champions."This debate of ageing players started three years back in Madrid. Since then, they've won two league titles and a Champions...
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Copa Del Rey Semi-Final 2nd Leg: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Copa Del Rey Semi-Final 2nd Leg: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

[ad_1] Barcelona will take on Real Madrid in the second leg of the Copa Del Rey semi-final tie at the Camp Nou Stadium on Thursday. The Catalans hold a 1-0 lead from the first leg and have beaten their rivals in each of the last three Clasicos. Barcelona will be without four injured key players in Pedri, Ousmane Dembele, Frenkie de Jong and Andreas Christensen. Despite Eder Militao's own goal handing Barcelona a narrow victory at the Santiago Bernabeu, Ancelotti's side dominated the Catalans.When will the Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Copa Del Rey Semi-Final 2nd Leg match be played?The Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Copa Del Rey Semi-Final 2nd Leg match will be played on Thursday, April 6.Where will the Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Copa Del Rey Semi-Final 2nd Leg match be played?The Barcelona vs Rea...
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Real Madrid vs Barcelona, Copa Del Rey Semi-Final 1st Leg: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News
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Real Madrid vs Barcelona, Copa Del Rey Semi-Final 1st Leg: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

[ad_1] Real Madrid face Barcelona in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey semi-final tie at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Friday. Trailing their bitter rivals by seven-point in La Liga, Real Madrid eye revenge, following their 1-3 defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final last year. Barcelona, however, will be without the services of their injured trio - Robert Lewandowski, Pedri and Ousmane Dembele. The Catalans crashed out of the Europa League after losing to Manchester United in the play-offs, before also going down on the road at Mallorca in the league. Real Madrid have not won the Copa Del Rey since 2014.When will the Real Madrid vs Barcelona, Copa Del Rey Semi-Final 1st Leg match be played?The Real Madrid vs Barcelona, Copa Del Rey Semi-Final 1st Leg match will be played on Friday, mar...
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Luka Modric, 37, Sets Sights On Nations League Title For Croatia | Football News
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Luka Modric, 37, Sets Sights On Nations League Title For Croatia | Football News

[ad_1] Luka Modric led Croatia to the bronze medal at the World Cup on Saturday and revealed he will extend his international career into 2023 in an attempt to win the Nations League. The 37-year-old won his 162nd cap in the 2-1 win over Morocco, four years after helping his country to the World Cup runners-up spot behind France. Croatia will now attempt to win the Nations League title next June in the four-team finals also featuring Netherlands, Italy and Spain."That's the plan," said Modric when asked if he intends to keep playing international football."It would be a nonsense not to play in the Nations League, and then we'll see how to proceed. I definitely want to stay for the Nations League."Croatia were defeated by a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals but ...
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Croatia Beat Morocco To Finish Third At FIFA World Cup | Football News
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Croatia Beat Morocco To Finish Third At FIFA World Cup | Football News

[ad_1] Croatia defeated Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third place play-off on Saturday, with Mislav Orsic curling home the winner. Josko Gvardiol, one of the stars of the tournament in Qatar, headed Croatia into the lead in the seventh minute at the Khalifa International Stadium but Achraf Dari brought Morocco level right away. Orsic's terrific curling strike late in the first half ensured Croatia took home the bronze medal, the 11th World Cup in a row a European team has finished third.Morocco, the first World Cup semi-finalists in history, had signalled their intent with a spirited display against 2018 runners-up Croatia in their opening game in Qatar.The rematch was nothing like the cagey 0-0 draw in the group stage, with Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou dangerously close to passing t...
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Croatia vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup 3rd Place Playoff: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News
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Croatia vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup 3rd Place Playoff: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

[ad_1] Croatia face Morocco in the third place playoff match of the ongoing FIFA World Cup at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday. Croatia, who finished as runners-up in the previous edition of the tournament, crashed to a 0-3 defeat against Argentina earlier this week. On the other hand, Morocco's dream run in the 2022 FIFA World Cup came to an end with a 2-0 defeat to defending champions France in the semi-finals. By progressing to the last 4, Morocco created history having become the first African team to do so.When will the Croatia vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup 3rd Place Playoff match be played?The Croatia vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup 3rd Place Playoff match will be played on Saturday, December 17.Where will the Croatia vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup 3rd Place Playoff match be playe...
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