Luka Modrić played in the starting lineup and had a nearly perfect game until he was substituted in the 105th minute for fellow Croat Mateo Kovačić.

Luka Modrić was once again praised for his ability to unlock the opposing defense, with the award he received in Yokohama, Japan quite bizzare and yet appropriate for such a midfield master.

Spanish Finance Minister Cristobal Montoro said on Wednesday in parliament that investigations are to be carried out for the players who were denounced by portal Football Leaks for avoiding to pay taxes in Spain. Among those listed is Real Madrid midfielder and Croatian national team captain Luka Modrić, reports Jutarnji List on 14 December 2016.

This year’s 15th annual Četiri Kafića (Four Cafes) futsal football tournament in Split will host Croatian favorite footballers including Perišić, Kalinić, and hopefully Croatian National Team captain Luka Modrić.

Luka Modric was a key figure in yesterday’s El Clasico match between Real Madrid and Barcelona which ended in a draw at Camp Nou (1:1). Not only did the Croatian midfielder assist Sergio Ramos for an equalizer in injury time, but he was the true master of the mid-field, reports Vecernji List.

Real Madrid's Luka Modrić was chosen as the best central midfielder in the selection of ESPN Sport’s 10 best.

The Croatian National football team tonight faces Northern Ireland in a friendly match in Belfast at 20.45. Coach Ante Čačić went without top players who have now returned to their clubs, using this opportunity to test the players that have had less playing time on the roster.

In the Group I match in the fourth round for World Cup 2018 qualifications, Croatia led Iceland 2:0, putting them at the top of the group.

The Croatian national team tonight welcomes Iceland to empty stands at Maksimir in Zagreb. A key qualifying match for the World Cup, this clash leads off with the strongest teams of the group.

The editors, journalists, and correspondents from the 38 Goal editions around the world have voted and ranked the best footballers for 2016. Players are decided upon factors such as successes with their club and their national team, performances in big games, consistency over the past year, and overall success in their career.