BBC Sport · Sports · 2026-09-05
Luka Modric turns 41 on Wednesday but is not ready to retire from international
Luka Modric turns 41 on Wednesday but is not ready to retire from international football just yet. The Croatia FA has announced that their captain intends to continue playing for the national team in upcoming Nations League games, including against England. Modric earned his first senior cap in March 2006, just before Slaven Bilic was named Croatia manager for the first time. He has since gone on to make 202 appearances for his country.
Why it matters. Why it matters: Luka Modric turns 41 on Wednesday but is not ready to retire from international football just yet.
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