Luka Modric shares touching moment with journalist who asks him never to retire – video

A journalist from Italy praised Luka Modric after Croatia's likely elimination from Euro 2024 by Italy in Leipzig. The 38-year-old Croatia captain missed a penalty, but then scored a goal to give Croatia the lead. They were on their way to qualifying for the knockout phase until Mattia Zaccagni equalised with the last kick of the game. This result placed Italy in second place in Group B with four points, behind Spain, while Croatia finished third with two points. The journalist expressed gratitude to Modric for his performance not only in that match but also throughout his career, describing him as a top-class player. Modric graciously accepted the praise and expressed his desire to continue playing for as long as possible, though he acknowledged that retirement would eventually come. He thanked the journalist for his kind words and vowed to keep giving his best on the field.