Arlington, United States, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - 'Rejuvenated' Modric determined to enjoy World Cup swan song

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Midfield great Luka Modric said Tuesday he was determined to enjoy every second of his last World Cup and had been "rejuvenated" by being with Croatia for a fifth time on football's biggest stage. Croatia face England on Wednesday in Texas in one of the most attractive fixtures of the group stage in North America. The 40-year-old Modric will lead out Croatia, who beat England in the World Cup semi-finals in 2018, and will pull the strings once mo......

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