With 94 goals for India, Chhetri retired as the fourth-highest international goalscorer of all time. Modric paid respect to his amazing career.
Only a few days after the legendary player from India, Sunil Chhetri, praised Real Madrid and Croatian player Luka Modric for his international career. A video message wishing Chhetri luck was delivered by Modric on the eve of his final India match against Kuwait. Chhetri has now answered the tribute. The legendary Indian player referred to Modric as a “superstar” and prayed for an injury-free 2024 Euro. In Group B of Euro 2024, Modric—the 2018 Ballon d’Or winner—will play Spain, Italy, and Albania.
With 94 goals for India, Chhetri retired as the fourth-highest international goalscorer of all time. Modric paid respect to his amazing career.
“Let me start by saying thank you for the incredible 19–20 years. “I have been a fan of Modric since his Tottenham days,” Chhetri remarked.
The Croatian coach of India, Igor Stimac, shared Modric’s text to Chhetri on his X account. From 2012 to 2013, Modric and the Croatian national team were coached by Stimac.
Modric, who turns 39 in September, might possibly be participating in Euro 2024 for the last time in a significant international competition.
“I am sure people like me and a lot of other fans are going to enjoy him playing for Croatia in a big tournament, probably for the last time,” Chhetri added.
After leading Real Madrid to his sixth UEFA Champions League championship, Modric is heading into Euro 2024.
On the studio program Football Extraaa for UEFA EURO 2024 on Sony Sports Network, Sunil Chhetri serves as an expert panelist.
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