@keepitonthedeckfootball: Luka Modrić will turn 41 in just over 3 months. This footage is from only a few days ago. In 25 days’ time, he is expected to line up for Croatia in their opening World Cup 2026 match against England. Astonishing when you consider both his age and the level of football the World Cup demands in games like that. What Modrić continues to prove is that the brain does not slow down in football, if anything, it can become even sharper with age and experience. That is absolutely the case with him. When world class disciplined decision making is combined with the technical ability to still execute at the highest level, plus an exceptional understanding of space and timing, you get a player who remains effective against the very best in the world. As he approaches his 41st birthday, Modrić is yet another reminder that technical quality and football intelligence often provide far greater longevity than relying purely on physical attributes.

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Saturday 23 May 2026 02:16:56 GMT