Luka Modric

26 Jun

Modric Signs New Deal To Extend Real Madrid Stay

Wontumi2SportsLuka Modric, Real Madrid

Luka Modric has signed a new one-year deal which will keep him at Real Madrid until the summer of 2024. The Croatia midfielder, whose contract had been set to expire at the Bernabeu, had been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia's Pro League. Modric, 37, has made 488 appearances for Real, winning three La Liga titles and the Champions League five times since arriving from Tottenham in 2012. He also won the Ballon d'Or in 2018 as Croatia reached the World Cup final. Following an announcement of his new contract in the Spanish capital, Modric wrote "Home Sweet Home,"…

14 Dec

Luka Modric Blasts ‘Disaster’ Referee In Argentina Defeat

Wontumi2SportsArgentina, Croatia, Daniele Orsato, Luka Modric, World Cup

Luka Modric has hit out at referee Daniele Orsato for his performance in Croatia's defeat to Argentina. Modric and his nation weren't able to make it to their second World Cup final in a row on Tuesday night, losing 3-0 to their South American opponents. They made a decent start, perhaps edging the contest in the opening 30 minutes, but just after that Lionel Messi gave Argentina the lead from the penalty spot after goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was judged to have fouled Julian Alvarez inside the box. Whether it was indeed a penalty divided opinion and Modric was of the…