Croatia boss hopeful playoff won't be Modric swansong Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic is hopeful the World Cup third-place play-off will not be the last game at a major tournament for his captain … Soccer • 16 Dec 22
Preview: Argentinian fire meets Croatia's cool resolve The first World Cup semi-final is a game of fire and ice; the passionate Argentinians driven on by their huge support, taking on the highly … Soccer • 13 Dec 22
Modric signs one year extension with Real Madrid Luka Modric has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him with Real Madrid until June 2023, the LaLiga club have announced. Soccer • 08 Jun 22
Benzema hat-trick inspires stunning Madrid comeback Karim Benzema scored a quickfire hat-trick as Real Madrid produced a stunning second-half fightback to beat Paris St Germain 3-1 and move into the Champions … Soccer • 09 Mar 22
'Unspeakable sadness' for Croatia after Euros exit Croatia were crestfallen following their exit from Euro 2020 in a 5-3 extra time defeat by Spain after a riveting fightback in their last 16 … Soccer • 28 Jun 21
Scots had no answer to Modric magic, admits Tierney Kieran Tierney took his hat off to classy Croatia as his admitted Luka Modric and co were too good for Scotland. Soccer • 23 Jun 21
Modric addresses 'arrogance' but wary of England threat Croatia captain Luka Modric believes there has been a sense of arrogance around the England team but knows Gareth Southgate's side carry no such ego … Euro 2020 • 12 Jun 21
Bale slots home winning penalty for Madrid Substitute Gareth Bale rolled home the winning penalty as Real Madrid recorded a 2-1 victory at Levante. Soccer • 24 Feb 19
LaLiga round-up: Messi hits 400, Atletico and Real win Lionel Messi became the first player to score 400 LaLiga goals as leaders Barcelona claimed a comfortable 3-0 victory over Eibar at the Nou Camp. Soccer • 13 Jan 19
Modric wins Ballon d'Or - ends Messi-Ronaldo duopoly Real Madrid and Croatia star Luke Modric has claimed the 2018 Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in Paris. Soccer • 03 Dec 18
Modric will not face charges of giving false testimony Zdravko Mamic was convicted in June and the FIFA Footballer of the Year was accused of giving false testimony at the trial. Soccer • 03 Dec 18
Modric back in the groove after a hectic summer FIFA's world player of the year Luka Modric has admitted he started this season feeling "completely drained" after Croatia's run to the World Cup final. Soccer • 28 Sep 18
Recap: Your morning sports updates Read back on all the breaking news from this September Monday morning. Other sport • 24 Sep 18
Modric in frame to break Messi-Ronaldo dominance Croatia and Real Madrid star Luka Modric returns to London on Monday with the best chance of being named FIFA's player of the year anyone … Soccer • 24 Sep 18
Messi fails to make cut for FIFA Player of the Year Lionel Messi has been omitted from the shortlist for FIFA's men's player of the year award, which features Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah. Soccer • 03 Sep 18
Luka Modric named UEFA Player of the Year Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric was voted Player of the Year for last season by European soccer body UEFA, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo … Soccer • 30 Aug 18
UEFA reveal player of the year shortlist Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah have been short-listed for the UEFA Player of the Year award. Soccer • 20 Aug 18
Real report Inter to FIFA over efforts to lure Modric Real Madrid have reported Inter Milan to FIFA over their pursuit of midfielder Luka Modric. Soccer • 18 Aug 18
Croatia ability to switch it up a threat to France Croatia's run to the World Cup final is largely down to Luka Modric's tireless work in midfield but their ability to switch tactics efficiently should … World Cup 2018 • 13 Jul 18
Modric has final say as he shoots down English pundits He says that Croatia were underestimated in England. Well, they're not underestimated any more. Soccer • 12 Jul 18
Real Madrid Transfer Barometer: Maestro Modric From Ronaldo in 2002 to James Rodriguez in 2014, Real Madrid have a proud history of spending big on the biggest talent at the World … World Cup 2018 • 11 Jul 18
Magic Modric inspired by Croatia heroes of '98 After scoring one of the goals of the tournament and upstaging Lionel Messi by leading his team to the top of their group, Croatia captain … World Cup 2018 • 30 Jun 18
Madrid game a marker of Spurs progress under Pochettino Despite the loss of Gareth Bale and Luka Modric to Real Madrid, Spurs are a different beast to the team that lost in the Bernabeu … Soccer • 17 Oct 17
Croatia investigates Modric for alleged false testimony Croatia's state attorney is investigating Croatia international and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric on suspicion of giving false testimony in a criminal trial, the attorney's … Soccer • 19 Jun 17
Modric magic gets Croatia off to perfect start Luka Modric's superb volley gave Croatia a winning start to their Euro 2016 campaign with a 1-0 victory against Turkey at the Parc des Princes. Euro 2016 • 12 Jun 16
