Belgium's goalkeeper: Modrić wasn't happy when I saved his shot, he's an incredible guy

Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois lauded Croatian star Luka Modrić following Belgium's 2-0 friendly victory over Croatia. Courtois, who shared a locker room with Modrić at Real Madrid, described the midfielder as an "incredible type" and a "leader who makes other players better."

Courtois emphasized Modrić's enduring motivation despite his age, stating, "Modrić can be an example for many players. At his age, he hasn't run out of motivation to win."

The Belgian keeper recounted a specific moment from the match where he saved a shot from his former teammate. "I saved one shot from him and he wasn't very happy, haha," Courtois said, adding a touch of humor to the encounter.

Looking ahead to the World Cup, Courtois acknowledged Croatia as a formidable opponent and a tough test for the Belgian team. He expressed the team's ambition to advance past the group stage, recognizing that in the knockout rounds, "one bad game and you're out."

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