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Fabrizio Romano's emotional tribute to Luka Modrić hints at Croatian captain's potential exit
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Fabrizio Romano's emotional tribute to Luka Modrić hints at Croatian captain's potential exit

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Fabrizio Romano, a renowned football insider, posted an emotional tribute to Luka Modrić on social media, hinting at the Croatian captain's potential departure from the national team.
  • Modrić, who recently played his 202nd match for Croatia at age 40, remained tight-lipped about his future following the team's World Cup exit.
  • Romano's message, filled with admiration for Modrić's career, suggests the player might be contemplating retirement, leaving fans to ponder a future without their legendary captain.

The football world is buzzing with speculation about Luka Modrić's future after a poignant social media post by insider Fabrizio Romano. Romano, known for his accurate transfer news, shared an emotional tribute to the Croatian captain, which many interpret as a strong hint that Modrić may be stepping away from the national team.

How is this even possible? The next Euro, the next World Cup, Croatia, the squad… Luka Modrić, of course. No. Luka won’t be there. It sounds unreal.

— Fabrizio RomanoIn an emotional social media post, Fabrizio Romano expressed disbelief at the thought of a Croatian national team without Luka Modrić.

Modrić, who recently turned 40, played his 202nd match for Croatia in their World Cup defeat to Portugal. While he has not publicly commented on his future, his silence after the match has fueled rumors. The national team is set to reconvene in September for Nations League duties, and it remains uncertain if Modrić will be part of the squad.

Romano's message on Instagram expressed deep admiration for Modrić, calling him a "Maestro" and a legend who has earned immense respect. He reflected on a Croatia without Modrić sounding "unreal," recalling a time before the internet and iPhones when Modrić was already a star. The post emphasized Modrić's class, assists, magic, trophies, and above all, respect, stating that he is not just a legend but "history."

Some of us actually never even watched Croatia without Lukita. We grew up with Modrić's generation. Class, assists, magic, trophies, and respect. That is the key word - respect.

— Fabrizio RomanoRomano reflected on Modrić's long and impactful career with the Croatian national team.

Currently a free agent after his contract with AC Milan expired, Modrić's next move is a subject of intense interest. While he has yet to make a definitive statement, Romano's well-informed insights suggest he might already know the legendary footballer's intentions. The outpouring of emotion from fans and insiders alike underscores Modrić's significant impact on Croatian and world football.

There is no stronger image for an athlete, or even a person, than this. We simply cannot imagine your national team without you. That means you are not just a legend. You are history. Thank you, Luka Modrić. Maestro

— Fabrizio RomanoRomano concluded his tribute by thanking Modrić and calling him a 'Maestro,' highlighting his historical significance.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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