Before the 2018 World Cup began, Croatia was considered an unpredictable team and could go deep. However, no one dared to think of Zlatko Dalic's troop again in the final, with the unmistakable inspiration from the Luka Modric midfielder Ivan Rakitic.
Modric - Rakitic: Croatia's endless inspiration
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In the past, Croatia's best record in the World Cup was France's third place in 98. Two decades later, Croatian football is on the brink of history, when the World Cup is just the way they are. Another match. Modric and Rakitic are undoubtedly the two most prominent names in Croatia's great success so far. And it would not be surprising if the couple sowed to the French, just as they did before him last night.
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta once described Modric - Rakitic as the most comprehensive midfielder in the world he has ever seen. Of course, the 34-year-old star has not "broken", as he spent many years with Rakitic in Barca, as well as confronting Modric in the fiery El Clasico.
Before England, Croatian star duo continued to show strong influence. In fact, Croatia was initially not as good as the Three Lions. On 5 minutes Kieran Trippier made a fine free-kick for England. Describing Modric was the one who blamed Dele Alli in front of 16m50, leading to the situation for the teacher Gareth Southgate. An unpleasant start to the 32-year-old captain.
Even though, things may have ended with Croatia if Harry Kane was more accurate in the face down to the 30th minute. However, the football is and the English will probably repeat the ball again. This landmark. In the second half, England matched down and it was also the time Modric - Rakitic duo to help Croatia control completely.
As usual, Modric did not score goals or constructions but he was the creator of invisible pressure throughout the match. The heat map shows almost every location on the field with the footprint of Real's midfielder. During the 120 minutes present, Modric had 98 touches on the ball, giving him 3 chances to score and 88.7% accuracy. At the age of 32, Modric still acts as a hardworking bee.
Modric is present at every hot spot
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