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Luka Modrić to continue playing for Croatia national team
Luka Modrić has decided to continue his international career with the Croatia national football team, rejecting previous speculation that he would retire following the recent World Cup. The 40-year-old captain, who currently plays for AC Milan, confirmed his availability to head coach Slaven Bilić and Croatian Football Federation (HNS) President Marijan Kustić.
Modrić will be included in the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches scheduled between September and November. Croatia is set to face the Czech Republic, Spain, and England during this cycle.
The decision marks a reunion between Modrić and Bilić, who last worked together 14 years ago. Bilić expressed great satisfaction with the decision, stating that Modrić brings immense value to the team both on and off the pitch and shares the ambition to keep Croatia among the world's elite footballing nations.
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AC Milan · Croatia national football team · Croatian Football Federation · Luka Modrić · Marijan Kustić · Slaven Bilić
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Modrić will be available for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. hns.team · www.tportal.hr · www.croatiaweek.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Head coach Slaven Bilić expressed satisfaction with Modrić's decision to remain with the team. hns.team · www.tportal.hr · www.croatiaweek.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Modrić has made 202 appearances for the Croatian national team. hns.team · www.tportal.hr · www.croatiaweek.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Modrić has scored 29 goals and provided 32 assists for the national team.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Luka Modrić will continue his international career with the Croatian national team. hns.team · www.tportal.hr · www.croatiaweek.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Croatia is scheduled to play matches against Czechia, Spain, and England in the Nations League. hns.team · www.tportal.hr · www.croatiaweek.com