Croatia captain Luka Modric expressed his feelings about the harsh realities of football during Euro 2024.
Speaking to reporters after Croatia’s 1-1 draw against Italy on Monday, the Real Madrid midfielder reflected on the match where he initially gave Croatia the lead with a penalty, only for Italy to score a late equalizer through Mattia Zaccagni in stoppage time.
“Football can be incredibly cruel,” Modric remarked. “I would love to play football forever, but I know that’s not possible. One day, I will have to announce my retirement from playing, though I don’t know when that will be.”
The draw allowed Italy, the defending champions, to advance to the last 16 of Euro 2024, while Croatia faced disappointment with the late goal denying them a victory.
