League of Nations: Catastrophic night: Modric’s left, devastated

AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric admitted he felt embarrassed for the first time in his 20-year illustrious international career after Croatia suffered a historic 7-0 thrashing at the hands of England in the UEFA Nations League.

Playing in Rijeka, the Vatreni suffered the heaviest defeat in their modern football history since gaining independence in 1991. A ruthless English display, with goals from Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon, Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers, completely dismantled the hosts.

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Speaking after the match, a dejected Modric did not hide his raw emotions nor did he hold back any blows regarding his team’s capitulation.

“You can lose or play against an opponent who is better, and now it is,” Modric reflected. “But in any case, losing like this and throwing away the reputation we have built over the years is unacceptable. For the first time in my career, I feel ashamed after a match.”