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Do not hold back "Modric" after breaking the record for the most Croatian national team


Luke Modric shed tears of a man without shame. After being celebrated for the opportunity to break the record for the Croatian national team's most-serving player of all time.


On March 29, the Croatian Football Federation Share moments of Luka Modric, captain of Croatia, who cannot hold back tears. While being celebrated as the most flagged player of all time, 135 games overtaken former captain Dario Serna's record 134 of previous appearances.


At the event, a Real Madrid captain was presented with a commemorative shirt and a cake to celebrate 135 matches for the Croatian national team, as well as a video screening that included key moments in his career. Along with a congratulatory message from 7 other players who flagged more than 100 matches


For Modric, 35, broke the record in Croatia's home game, defeating Cyprus 1-0 in the 2022 World Cup qualifying second match on Saturday, March 27, for the warlord "chess" to collect 3 points. First, it ranks third in Group H


Modric has been serving Croatia for 15 years, taking the team six times in the World Cup and Euro series, reaching the 2018 World Cup finals before losing to France. Best player award of the tournament


Modric also received the highest personal honor by winning the Ballon d'Or. And FIFA Player of the Year in 2018, as well as nine-time Croatia Footballer of the Year award from 2007-2020.


Croatia national team members who have flagged 100 games or more


134 appearances - Dario Serna


114 appearances - Stipe Pelticosa


106 matches - Ivan Rakitic


105 matches - Yossip Zimunich


104 matches - Ivika Olich


103 appearances - Wedran Chorluka


100 matches - Dario Zimic

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