Ageless, tireless, and unstoppable, Luka Modrić stubbornly refuses to leave the Croatian national team.
The Milan midfielder contacted the country’s head coach, Slaven Bilić, and informed him that he is not yet ready to retire from the national team and will be available for the next international break, remaining available for Croatia’s upcoming matches.
Last season, Modrić, wearing the “Rossoneri” jersey, made a total of 37 appearances across all competitions, scoring two goals and providing three assists.
OFFICIAL! LUKA MODRIĆ
(41 years old in 4 days) CONTINUES WITH THE CROATIAN NATIONAL TEAM!!!!!
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He has informed new head coach Slaven Bilic of his decision to continue his career with the national team and will indeed be called up for the upcoming training camp. A
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(Croatian Football Federation press release) pic.twitter.com/XCtWqmhweH
— BeFootball (@_BeFootball) September 5, 2026
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(41 years old in 4 days) CONTINUES WITH THE CROATIAN NATIONAL TEAM!!!!! 

