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VIDEO: Journalist's Heartfelt Tribute to Modric Draws Brilliant Response
An Italian journalist dedicated heartfelt words to the Croatian star, asking him never to retire. Here's how Luka responded.
The blow to Croatia was devastating. Luka Modric was named the player of the match, but his expression said it all. Italy's goal left Croatia on the brink. Only a miracle will see them through to the knockout stages.
During the press conference, an Italian journalist used his opportunity to pay a beautiful tribute to the Croatian star.
"Thank you for everything you did tonight and throughout your career. Once again, you've shown yourself to be a top player by scoring despite missing a penalty. I just wanted to say this: never retire because you're one of the greatest players. Thank you."
These words elicited a wonderful response from Luka Modric. "Grazie," he replied in Italian before continuing in Croatian. "Thank you very much for your beautiful tribute. I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart."
"I would like to play forever too, but there will probably come a time when I have to hang up my boots."
"I will continue playing, but I don't know for how long. But thank you very much for your words," concluded a grateful Luka Modric, who, at 38 years and 289 days, is the oldest player to score a goal in the Euro Cup.