Cristiano Ronaldo led the tributes to Croatia playmaker Luka Modrić after Portugal knocked his side out of the World Cup last-32 in dramatic circumstances on Thursday. The 40-year-old Modrić helped Croatia finish runners-up in the 2018 tournament and reach the semi-finals four years later.

After Portugal's dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia at the World Cup, there was an emotional reunion: Cristiano Ronaldo and his former Real Madrid teammate Luka Modrić embraced. Ronaldo then revealed what words he gave to the 40-year-old.

Luka Modrić will leave Real Madrid after the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, bringing an end to a legendary spell of more than a decade at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Luka Modrić's journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded with an emotional 2-1 defeat to Portugal, marking the end of another remarkable chapter for the Croatian captain. Despite the loss, Modrić's legacy remains untarnished,

Luka Modrić, the AC Milan midfielder and captain of the Croatian national team, has commented on the possibility of retiring from football after the 2026 World Cup.

Luka Modrić is set to begin a new chapter in his legendary career. After thirteen trophy-laden years at Real Madrid, the Croatian midfielder has officially joined AC Milan.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal stayed alive in the World Cup Thursday. In a late thriller, Portugal survived Croatia 2-1 in Toronto to mark a rollercoaster finish to their Round of 32 matchup. Stream Los Angeles News for free,