Luka Modric

'Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened'

Modric, who arrived from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, cemented his place in the heart of Real's midfield through his technical excellence and creativity, playing 591 games and winning nearly 30 trophies, including a record six Champions League titles.

Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup

"Everything in life has a start and an end... on Saturday I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabeu," said Modric, 39, in a post on Instagram, as he reaches the end of his contract with Los Blancos.

Modric becomes minority owner at Swansea

Real Madrid’s Croatian midfielder Luka Modric has purchased a minority stake at English Championship League club Swansea City, according to multiple reports.

Veteran Modric a gift to football: Ancelotti

Modric, Ballon d'Or winner in 2018, scored Real's opener in the victory, controlling a looping clearance from a corner with his chest before unleashing a sublime long-range volley which arrowed into the top corner in the 41st minute.

Modric hits rocket as Real Madrid beat Girona

Luka Modric scored a brilliant goal from long range to help Real Madrid secure a 2-0 win against Girona on Sunday which took them back level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

Modric to miss Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup semi

"Our player Luka Modric is out of the game against Mallorca today because of a viral illness," said the Spanish champions in a statement.

Modric still a difference maker for Real: Ancelotti

Manager Carlo Ancelotti heaped praise on Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric after the 39-year-old Croatian worked his magic with a terrific assist to help Vinicius Jr score the winner in a hard-fought 2-1 LaLiga win at Celta Vigo on Saturday.

Modric creates a small piece of Real history

The Super Cup triumph was Modric's 27th title with Los Blancos and it takes him past Nacho and Carvajal who have all won 26 titles. 

Modric extends Real Madrid contract

The 38-year-old Ballon d'Or winner won a sixth Champions League crown as well as a fourth LaLiga title with Real last season.

June 25, 2024
June 25, 2024

Modric bemoans 'cruel' late draw with Italy

The 38-year-old became the oldest goalscorer in European Championship history when he prodded home in the 55th minute to put Croatia on track to reach the knockout phase for a fifth straight major tournament.

June 9, 2024
June 9, 2024

Croatia clinch first-ever victory over Portugal

Portugal, who won six of their previous seven matches against Croatia, begin their Euro 2024 Group F campaign against Czech Republic on June 18. Croatia face Spain in their first Group B fixture next Saturday.

May 23, 2024
May 23, 2024

‘I'll miss you, friend’: Modric pens emotional farewell message for Kroos

Kroos will retire after the European Championship, the Real Madrid midfielder announced on Tuesday, adding that the Champions League final will be his last game for the Spanish club.

May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024

Croatia names Modric-led preliminary Euro 2024 squad

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic announced Monday a preliminary 26-man squad for Euro 2024 to be led by veteran captain Luka Modric in his likely last major tournament before retirement from international football.

February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024

Modric thunderbolt helps Real Madrid extend lead at the top

It takes Real to 65 points ahead of Barcelona, in second after they beat Getafe 4-0 on Saturday, and nine in front of third-placed Girona before they host Rayo Vallecano on Monday.

December 18, 2023
December 18, 2023

Bellingham strikes again as Madrid thrash Villarreal

Carlo Ancelotti's side are a point ahead of Catalan minnows Girona, who host Alaves on Monday and will be looking to reclaim pole position.

June 30, 2023
June 30, 2023

Croatia charges Modric, Lovren for perjury again

Both players appeared in 2017 as witnesses during the multi-million-euro corruption trial of former Dinamo Zagreb boss Zdravko Mamic providing details of their transfers from the current Croatia champions

June 26, 2023
June 26, 2023

Barcelona confirm Gundogan signing, Modric staying at Real till 2024

Ilkay Gundogan has signed for Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of his Manchester City contract while Luka Modric will stay at Real Madrid for another season after renewing his deal until June 2024.

June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023

We need him: Dalic asks Modric to postpone retirement

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic on Monday appealed to star midfielder Luka Modric to stay amid growing speculation the captain will retire from international football.

June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023

Croatia beat hosts Netherlands to reach Nations League final

Bruno Petkovic and Luka Modric struck in extra time to fire Croatia into the Nations League final with a 4-2 victory over hosts the Netherlands on Wednesday.