Luka Modric has admitted that he’s a ‘proud’ captain as he pays tribute to Croatia followers in an emotional Instagram publish after their semi-final heartbreak.
Croatia suffered a 3-0 defeat to Argentina within the semi-final because of a brace from Julian Alvarez and a penalty from Lionel Messi.
Regardless of being out of competition, the event shouldn’t be over for Croatia, as they are going to face the loser of France and Morocco in a 3rd place play-off match on Saturday.
Luka Modric has admitted that he’s a ‘proud’ captain after Croatia’s World Cup semi ultimate exit
The midfielder posted an emotional tribute on Instagram to Croatia followers after Argentina loss
The Actual Madrid midfielder had put in a number of excellent performances of their run to the semi-finals in Qatar, with Croatia backing up their efficiency in Russia 4 years in the past after they reached the ultimate – solely to lose to France.
The 37-year-old was, nevertheless, eager to thank the followers and state how proud he’s of his nation for as soon as once more reaching the latter phases of the World Cup.
Modric posted on Instagram: ‘The world provides us nice respect after defeat. Our followers present satisfaction to the sky that we’re among the many finest 4 on the planet.
The 37-year-old midfielder Modric insists Croatia are one of many prime 4 groups on the planet
‘As in Russia 2018, now in Qatar, I’m a proud captain of the nationwide workforce that has once more proven power, unity, braveness and character of fighters for our Croatia!
‘These are values that may’t be modified when issues are laborious. They’re extra necessary than that!
‘On Saturday we proceed proudly down that highway! CROATIA ABOVE ALL.’
His publish comes after the Croatia captain slammed Italian referee Daniele Orsato for his efficiency throughout their semi-final defeat.
Modric (centre) slammed Italian referee Daniele Orsato for his choice to award the penalty
Croatia’s Dominic Livakovic charged in direction of Manchester Metropolis’s Alvarez and clattered the striker, although ITV pundits together with Gary Neville stated the keeper had nowhere to go and was unlucky to provide away a spot-kick.
Modric advised TyC Sports activities: ‘I do not like to speak about referees however this is without doubt one of the worst. I haven’t got a very good reminiscence of him, he is a catastrophe. For me it wasn’t a penalty.
‘Regardless of this, I do not wish to detract from Argentina. The penalty killed us. We’ve to get well for third place and win that sport.
‘Argentina was a good winner of the sport, they have been higher, they deserved to win, however these have issues need to be talked about.
‘I usually do not do them however right now they need to be executed.’
