Croatia: Luka Modric expresses his shame after England

03.10.26 FT UEFA Nations League A

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On Saturday evening, Croatia were comprehensively beaten at home by England (0-7) in the Nations League. A defeat that was too heavy for Luka Modric.

Yesterday, Croatia suffered the heaviest defeat in their history. It was a humiliating moment that will remain etched in the minds of captain Luka Modric (41 years old, 205 caps and 30 goals).

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"It is difficult to find an explanation after a match like this, without duels, without fouls, without aggression or unity. I have been with the national team for 20 years, but this is the first time I have felt ashamed after a match. We can lose because at the moment they are better than us. But losing like this and ruining the reputation we have built over the years is unacceptable. I am truly ashamed. We cannot play football like this. It felt as though we had four or five fewer players. It was a catastrophic evening. (…) Today, we would even have lost to a third-division team," declared the AC Milan midfielder.

Luka Modric is therefore calling for a change in attitude ahead of Tuesday’s match against Spain.

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