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27 June 2026 Updated: 28 June 2026
Modric in tears after Croatia's tribute: 'Pure magic'
Luka Modric was honored after his 200th match for Croatia, prompting an emotional reaction from the player and a festive breakfast for the team.
After the match against Panama, Croatia celebrated both the victory and Modric's achievement. "Thank God, because these are three extremely important points. My 100th international match didn't go well. Fortunately, this time was different." Even ahead of the final group match against Ghana, Modric's milestone did not go unnoticed. A video with words of appreciation from former teammates was shown to the midfielder, who was visibly emotional. Among the messages, those from Ivan Rakitic, Ivica Olic and Domagoj Vida, who expressed their admiration for Modric: "Your story is a great inspiration and your football is pure magic". The Croatian national team's lunch was thus made even more festive, with a large cake prepared for the players and staff. With 200 matches, Modric sits at the top of the Croatian national team's appearance chart, followed closely by another well-known name: Ivan Perisic, currently on 156 caps.
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