Luca Modric Hints At Retirement, But Says He Is Focused On Croatia At The Moment

While Harry Redkanpp was criticized for playing Modric at centre-midfield for Tottenham, Modric has proved to be a genius

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He has 485 minutes on the pitch in Quatar, at the world cup, at the age of 37, Modric was also awarded the best player at the World Cup, 2018

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Modric who has scored 18 goals in total at club level football, wishes to continue in Real Madrid, as he writes to President of the club

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The Croatian captain will retire from International football post the world cup 2022, giving him more time with the club

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"It is my dream to retire at Real Madrid" says Modric but also admits that in reality things maybe different

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The contract negotiations with Real Madrid will resume post the World Cup, 2022

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