Luka Modric on Course to Surpass Lionel Messi in International Caps, but Cristiano Ronaldo’s Record Looks Out of Reach
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The Croatian captain has played 204 times for the 'fire' and scored 30 goals. He is three appearances short of catching up with the great Messi in terms of the number of appearances for the national team.
A historic milestone is about to change hands in international football, with the Croatian captain stepping on the heels of the Argentine star.
Luka Modric on course to surpass Lionel Messi in international caps, but Cristiano Ronaldo’s record looks out of reach
Luka Modric reached 204 caps against Spain and is on course to overtake Lionel Messi, but Cristiano Ronaldo's mark of 234 looks out of reach with both still playing for their national teams. Luka Modric added another appearance to his record-breaking international career on Tuesday, coming off the bench in the 81st minute of Croatia’s 4-1 loss to Spain in Seville to reach 204 caps. The 41-year-old now sits just three appearances behind Lionel M…
The Argentine prepares for his farewell match while the Croatian remains in force in his selection. Only CR7 will remain ahead of him. We live a unique selection stop where there are them. Not only will Lionel Andrés Messi’s farewell to the football of nations take place. Nor will he see the new role of Cristiano Ronaldo in a Portugal where he seems no longer to be untouchable. Even Luka Modrić’s names rewrite the statistics in a series of recor…
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