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Modric remains available to play for Croatia in Nations League

From CNA · () English

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  • Croatia midfielder and captain Luka Modric remains available for the national team, the Croatian soccer association said.
  • The announcement ends speculation that the 41-year-old would retire from international football after this year's World Cup.
  • Croatia will face the Czech Republic, England and Spain in Nations League matches between Sept. 26 and Oct. 6.

Luka Modric will continue to be available for Croatia, ending speculation that the veteran midfielder would leave international football after this year’s World Cup.

The Croatian soccer association confirmed the decision on Saturday. Modric, who turns 41 on Wednesday, has played for the national team since 2006 and has earned more than 200 caps.

Croatia captain Modric helped the team reach the 2018 World Cup final. He spent most of his club career at Real Madrid and joined AC Milan last year.

“Luka's decision makes me extremely happy, we are all aware what he brings to Croatia, both on and off the pitch,” said Slaven Bilic, who returned for a second spell as Croatia manager after the team exited this year’s World Cup in the round of 32.

Croatia will visit the Czech Republic, host England and play Spain twice in the Nations League between Sept. 26 and Oct. 6.

Luka's decision makes me extremely happy, we are all aware what he brings to Croatia, both on and off the pitch

· Slaven BilicCroatia's manager welcomed Modric's decision to remain available for the national team.
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