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Revealed: Two conditions that AC Milan must meet in order for Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric to agree contract extension at 40 years of age

Luka Modric is reportedly ready to extend his AC Milan contract, but the 40-year-old's continuation at San Siro hinges on two crucial condit...

MAY 24 • goal

Revealed: Two conditions that AC Milan must meet in order for Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric to agree contract extension at 40 years of age

Spared in Genoa fixture Modric (face) wasn't utilized in Sunday's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Impact Modric was available and was spotted warming up, but he wasn't ultimately deployed, as Milan were managing a lead for most of the contest. He might be fielded only if necessary also in the season finale against Cagliari on Sunday to avoid risky blows to the face. Ardon Jashari and Samuele Ricci split duties at the position again in relief.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Croatia Announces World Cup Roster, Luka Modrić Earns Spot In Fifth Tournament

Luka Modrić is set to play in his fifth World Cup, as Croatia's squad has been announced.

MAY 18 • FOX SPORTS

Croatia Announces World Cup Roster, Luka Modrić Earns Spot In Fifth Tournament

Bench option against Genoa Modric (face) will begin as a sub for Sunday's contest versus Genoa.

Impact Modric will soldier through a cheekbone fracture but won't start in this one due to a lack of practice in recent days. Ardon Jashari is replacing him in the XI. Modric has created three chances and logged 10 crosses (one accurate) and six corners in his last four outings.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Genoa game Modric (face) "was able to go through practice Saturday and will be with us against Genoa," coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.

Impact Modric will play with a special protection after missing two fixtures because of a cheekbone fracture. He might be eased into action since he hasn't trained a lot lately, but one of his potential replacements, Samuele Ricci, is iffy due to an ankle problem. Modric has recorded three chances created, 11 crosses (one accurate) and nine corners in his last five appearances (all starts).

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Trying to come back Modric (face) has been spotted at the training center eight days after surgery, even though he's been prescribed to rest for a couple of weeks, and will try to recover from one of...

Impact Modric hasn't been cleared at this stage, but he could make some bench appearances to support his teammates. His availability down the stretch might hinge on whether Milan still has something to play for or if they clinch a top-four finish early.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Retire? New AC Milan Deal? Luka Modrić's Big Decision As World Cup Looms

Luka Modric is facing a major decision about his future as he prepares to lead Croatia at the World Cup.

MAY 1 • FOX SPORTS

Retire? New AC Milan Deal? Luka Modrić's Big Decision As World Cup Looms

Deadspin | Croatia's Luka Modric (facial fracture) aiming to be fit by World Cup Deadspin | Croatia's Luka Modric (facial fracture) aiming to be fit by World Cup

APRIL 28 • DEADSPIN.COM

AC Milan and Croatia midfielder Modric breaks cheekbone and in race to be World Cup ready

Luka Modric’s club season with AC Milan is likely over after breaking his cheekbone

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Set for surgery due to fracture Modric has been diagnosed with a left cheekbone surgery that will require surgery, Milan announced.

Impact Modric is likely to miss the final four matches of the season and return in the World Cup wearing a mask, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed. Ardon Jashari and Samuele Ricci will fill in for him in the midfield down the stretch.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off late in Juventus tilt Modric registered one shot (zero on goal) and one interception in 80 minutes in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Juventus before leaving after a blow to the head, Gianluca Di Marzio report...

Impact Modric had a pedestrian performance and left the pitch sporting a visible black eye after colliding with Manuel Locatelli in the air. He stayed on the bench and didn't leave immediately for tests, as usually happens when a head injury is suspected. He'll be evaluated in the next few days to determine his status for Sunday's away game versus Sassuolo. Ardon Jashari and Samuele Ricci would be options to replace him if he couldn't go.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Passable display in Udinese clash Modric created two scoring chances and had one shot (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Udinese.

Impact Modric put up his usual numbers, leading his team in deliveries, despite a paltry collective showing and a rough loss in this one. He has recorded at least one cross, totaling 33 (six accurate) and one corner, amassing 24 in the last nine fixtures, scoring once and logging seven shots (two on target) and 12 chances created during that stretch.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses Monday Modric recorded four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Monday's 1-0 defeat versus Napoli.

Impact Modric recorded four crosses in Monday's loss, recording one accurate cross and one chance created in the process. He has now gone seven consecutive matches without a goal contribution, his second-longest streak of the campaign. He'll look to break out of this rut Saturday versus Udinese.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

VIDEO: Ricardo Quaresma picks Lamine Yamal ahead of both Kylian Mbappe & Erling Haaland as he decides between world's top players

Portugal cult hero Ricardo Quaresma has made his feelings clear on the debate over who is the current best player in the world. The former w...

MARCH 31 • goal

VIDEO: Ricardo Quaresma picks Lamine Yamal ahead of both Kylian Mbappe & Erling Haaland as he decides between world's top players

Luka Modric Still Doesn't Know Where He Will Play Next Year. Will He Stay at Milan? The Croatian midfielder has to decide his future after the World Cup, and it is still unclear

MARCH 23 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Attempts seven crosses Modric recorded three shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and eight corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Lazio.

Impact For the calendar year 2026, seven marks Modric's high in crosses, though he was much more inaccurate with them this time around compared to his previous three appearances. Still, he has logged one or two accurate crosses in each of his last four games, with five accurate attempts total.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Long strike: Arda Güler scores with lobbed shot from inside Real Madrid's half in win over Elche

Real Madrid’s Arda Güler has scored one of the goals of the Spanish league season on Saturday after he struck a long shot from inside his team’s own half to polish off a 4-1 win ov...

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Real Madrid legend Luka Modric sums up Fede Valverde's hat-trick against Man City with 2-word comment on Instagram Former Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric hailed Federico Valverde's hat-trick in Los Blancos' 3-0 UEFA Champions home win over Manchester City in the Round of 16 first leg on Wedn...

MARCH 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Luka Modric rules out a possible return to Real Madrid Luka Modric addressed rumors linking him with a return to Real Madrid while enjoying an impressive season with AC Milan.

MARCH 11 • BEINSPORTS.COM

'I'm very happy here in Milan' – Modric shuts down rumours of Madrid return Luka Modric spent the better part of his career with Real Madrid, but the Croatian midfielder is now completely focused on AC Milan.

MARCH 10 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Sends in five crosses against Cremonese Modric picked up a secondary assist and recorded three chances created, five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Cremonese.

Impact Modric put his fingerprints all over the win and swung in a precise corner that was rerouted by Koni De Winter before Strahinja Pavlovic netted it. He has notched three or more deliveries in four games in a row, amassing 15 crosses (three accurate) and posting seven corners and seven key passes in that stretch. He's also contributing defensively, as he has logged at least one interceptions six contests on the trot, totaling 12 and registering 12 tackles (six won) over that span.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four tackles in Como bout Modric had three crosses, two interceptions and six tackles (four won) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Como.

Impact Modric was busier defensively than in the final third against a fairly challenging opponent, setting a new season high in tackles. He has tallied at least one in four games in a row, accumulating 11 (six won), scoring and assisting once and adding eight crosses (one accurate) and eight interceptions in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Pisa fixture Modric scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-1 win against Pisa.

Impact Modric decided the match late, dinking it over the goalie with an exquisite touch in a rare foray into the box, bagging his second goal of the season. He might be spared in one of the next two games, given the busy schedule. He has registered at least one tackle and one interception in the last three bouts, amassing five (two won) and six, respectively. Additionally, he has registered one clearance in each of the last three contests, adding one assist, two key passes and five crosses (one accurate) over that span.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

End of the Galacticos? Real Madrid 'admit mistakes' over transfer strategy amid another disappointing season

Real Madrid chiefs have privately admitted that their long-term transfer strategy has failed following a disastrous night in Lisbon. Reports...

JANUARY 30 • goal

End of the Galacticos? Real Madrid 'admit mistakes' over transfer strategy amid another disappointing season

Assists opener Sunday Modric assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Roma. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 70th minute.

Impact Modric returned to the starting XI Sunday after coming off the bench last week and made a crucial play. He assisted Kong De Winter's header in the 62nd minute off a corner to open up the scoring, his third assist of the season and his first since Oct. 24. He did not provide much else on the attack, and he added in solid work on the defensive end per usual. Although his production has not been at an elite level this season, the 39-year-old still has four goal contributions and seven clean sheets this season and has completed the full 90 minutes in 16 of his 20 starts.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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