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Luka Modric

2026-05-072026-06-29

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The Colombians will play Ghana in the last 32 next Friday, while runners-up Portugal will see Cristiano Ronaldo face his old Real Madrid teammate Croatian icon Luka Modric on Thursday.

    Colombia and Portugal through to World Cup last 32 after thrilling draw
  3. Citizen Digital

    Croatia battle past Ghana to sew up World Cup Last 32 spot By AFP June 28, 2026 03:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Luka Modric of Croatia talks to his teammates as Antoine Semenyo of Ghana prays after th

    Croatia battle past Ghana to sew up World Cup Last 32 spot
  4. The Standard

    From the resulting corner Croatia surged back ahead as Vlasic was left in too much space and Luka Modric planted the ball on his head for him to send his side through in second place.

    Croatia battle past Ghana to sew up World Cup Last 32 spot
  5. The Standard

    The Colombians will play Ghana in the last 32 next Friday, while runners-up Portugal will see Cristiano Ronaldo face his old Real Madrid teammate Croatian icon Luka Modric on Thursday.However, Ronaldo was a peripheral presence in the fast-paced match, outshone by another former R

    Colombia and Portugal through to World Cup last 32 after thrilling draw
  6. The Standard

    "These players, after these two World Cup matches, won't be where they are today." Croatia's most celebrated player, Luka Modric, was making his 200th international appearance, but his early headed effort on goal sailed over the bar.Under Christiansen, Panama have implemented a t

    Panama out of World Cup after defeat to Croatia
  7. Citizen Digital

    Captain Luka Modric is set to play his 200th Croatia game, with only three men's players having featured more times on the international stage.

    England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal look for lift-off
  8. Citizen Digital

    Captain Luka Modric is set to play his 200th Croatia game, with only three men's players having featured more times on the international stage.

    England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal look for lift-off
  9. Citizen Digital

    Bernardo's balance Since midfield maestros Toni Kroos and Luka Modric left, Real Madrid have rarely been able to control games in midfield.

    What Real Madrid's new signings add to Mourinho's project
  10. The Standard

    Croatia's talismanic captain, Luka Modric, dangled out a leg and caught Noni Madueke in the box.

    Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup charge
  11. May 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    Player to watch: Luka Modric Star midfielder Modric was expected to miss the rest of the Serie A season after suffering a fractured cheekbone in a clash of heads with Juve midfielder Manuel Locatelli last month.

    Juve risk disaster as Serie A's Champions League race goes down to the wire

Yesterday

  1. Colombia tops Group K, faces Ghana after Portugal draw

    Colombia and Portugal drew 0-0 in their World Cup Group K match on Sunday, with Colombia finishing top of the group. Colombia will play Ghana in the last 32, while Portugal will face Croatia.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Croatia defeats Ghana 2-1 to advance to World Cup Last 32

    Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to claim second spot in Group L and secure passage to the World Cup last 32, with Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic scoring after Ghana equalized through Derrick Luckassen.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to advance to World Cup last 32

    Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 on Saturday to secure second place in Group L and progress to the World Cup knockout stages. Goals from Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic, sandwiching a Ghana equalizer, secured the 2018 runners-up a last-32 clash against the Group K runner-up in Toronto on Thursday.

    28 June 2026 · The Standard

  4. Colombia tops World Cup Group K after 0-0 draw with Portugal

    Colombia finished top of World Cup Group K after a 0-0 draw with Portugal on Saturday, with a late goal ruled out for marginal offside. Colombia will play Ghana in the last 32, while Portugal face Croatia.

    28 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Panama eliminated from World Cup after Croatia win

    Panama were knocked out of World Cup contention after Croatia defeated them 1-0, with Ante Budimir scoring in the 54th minute. Panama's coach Thomas Christiansen said his team was unable to convert chances, though he expressed pride in their performance against the higher-ranked side.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 23 June

  1. England face Ghana seeking last-32 spot in World Cup

    England will aim to book their place in the knockout rounds on Tuesday against Ghana in Group L, seeking to build on a 4-2 win over Croatia. Portugal attempt to kickstart their campaign after a lacklustre opening draw.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. England seek knockout qualification; Portugal chase winning start

    England face Ghana in Group L on Tuesday aiming to secure a place in the World Cup last 32, a day after Argentina and France advanced. Portugal look to kickstart their campaign after an opening draw, while England seek to build on their 4-2 win over Croatia.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. Real Madrid signs three players for Mourinho's first season

    Real Madrid have signed Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, and Ibrahima Konate under new coach Jose Mourinho to reinforce the squad after two seasons without a major trophy. Cucurella joined from Chelsea for around 55 million euros, Konate agreed a four-year deal, and Silva was also signed ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. Kane scores twice as England beats Croatia in World Cup

    Harry Kane scored twice in the first half as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup title assault in Texas on Wednesday, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals after the break.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 21 May

  1. Juventus risks Champions League elimination ahead of Turin derby

    Juventus faces Sunday's derby against Torino in sixth place after a 2-0 home loss to Fiorentina, needing a win and help from other results to secure a top-four Champions League spot. Coach Luciano Spalletti's team, hired in October to achieve Champions League qualification, risks missing European football and its financial impact.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Edin Dzeko set to play at World Cup aged 40

    Former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has been selected in Bosnia-Herzegovina's squad for this summer's World Cup, making him an outfield player aged 40 or over — a list that includes only Cameroon's Roger Milla among outfield players, though six goalkeepers have previously achieved this feat.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. Real Madrid face Barcelona amid internal turmoil, trophy drought

    Real Madrid meet Barcelona in El Clásico on Sunday trailing by 11 points with four matches remaining in La Liga, facing potential relegation from the title race. The club is in disarray, with fans protesting Mbappe's commitment, two training-ground bust-ups reported, and manager Alvaro Arbeloa at odds with players as president Perez considers appointing Jose Mourinho.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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