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The Real Madrid star shows no sign of slowing down at 39 years old
Breaking records and producing magical moments are second nature to Real Madrid and Croatia legend Luka Modric.
As he turned 39, Modric showed once again why he remains one of the best players in the world with a stunning free-kick that secured Croatia’s first UEFA Nations League win of the 2024/25 season in a 1-0 triumph over Poland.
Modric’s magical freekick celebrates milestone
Playing in his 180th international match, Modric stepped up to deliver a perfectly executed free-kick, floating the ball into the top corner of the net to break the deadlock in a tightly contested match.
Thanks to Modric’s brilliant goal, Croatia secured their first three points of the Nations League, after they lost their opening match to a Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired Portugal side.
In addition to his sensational freekick, Modric put in a brilliant performance for Croatia against Poland, creating five chances, making 136 touches, and completing a stunning 94% of his 105 passes.
Modric still going strong at 39
Despite his age, Modric continues to perform at an elite level, and his performance against Poland only goes to show that the Real Madrid star still has a lot in his tank.
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Although he no longer commands a guaranteed starting role for Real Madrid, Modric remains a pivotal figure in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad and continues to lead Croatia on the international stage.
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The 39-year-old midfielder recently revealed that his goal of playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup depends on maintaining his fitness and playing consistently at a high level, and with moments like his latest free-kick, Modric is proving that age is just a number and he has a real chance of playing in his fourth World Cup. .
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