Croatia will lean on veteran Modric as it seeks its first win in World Cup group play
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Croatia will lean on veteran Modric as it seeks its first win in World Cup group play
PAUL ATTFIELD
PUBLISHED 45 MINUTES AGO
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Croatia's Luka Modric, 40 and about to play his 200th match for his nation, serves as an example for a new wave of young players establishing themselves with the program.
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He’ll turn 41 in September, but Croatia has no plans to lessen its reliance on Luka Modric.
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