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Luka Modric refutes international retirement rumours as he accepts Croatia call-up for Euro qualifiers

UEFA 

 looks set to extend his international career into 2023 after being called up by 

 for this month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers.

The 37-year-old, who captained his national team to a second successive 

 semi final in Qatar 2022, indicated his openness to carry on with international football, despite the club's disapproval. 

Croatia will face Wales and Turkey on March 25 and 28 respectively. 

Luka has left the door open on playing at 

 next summer and could break the 200-cap mark to do so.

Madrid 'don't understand' why Modric hasn't retired from national team as they're undecided on new deal

 an extension but have other priorities at the moment, Relevo (5 stars) claim. 

The club doesn't understand why the midfielder -- who will be turning 38 years old in September -- hasn't yet retired from the 

. The international duty adds around 10 matches per year, making it more difficult for Modric to recover properly for Madrid's games.

Nevertheless, the relationship between the parties is said to be excellent. That is despite Luka being unhappy with the Merengues waiting to see how he'll perform in the 

The veteran's dream is to retire at Santiago Bernabeu but he isn't ready to do it at any cost. Modric doesn't want to be relegated to a substitute and has received generous offers from elsewhere.

This term so far, the 37-year-old has recorded six goals and three assists in 30 matches (21 starts) for Real Madrid.

'Unmatched mentality': Luka Modric brilliantly comments on his contract renewal, fans react

 addressed his contract renewal situation.

"The renewal? I don't want the club to gift me anything. I want and need to show I deserve to continue at 

Brilliant answer, Lukita. That's the attitude to have.

: "Elite mentality! Had a rough beginning of the year but thats also because he played a lot amount of games. But lately it's getting better and better again!"

 "Modrić is the perfect personification of Real Madrid. 38 year old and still fighting for a contract renewal at the biggest club in the world, and isn't asking for sympathy renewals or treatment. Unmatched mentalità and confidence. Mourinho, Real Madrid owes you so much."

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Madrid must not hesitate to renew Luka, bcuz he's still key to our success.
He's still the Luka Madrid we know

BRUNO PHILIP

A hero made for football. A freakin example for youth and an all time great. 

RM13

Luka modric is a genius that's known to the world @ 38yrs he is tormenting the opponents and always bringing results orientation for the Real Madrid. he deserved new contract without hesitation. Hala Madrid

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Luka Modric refutes international retirement rumours as he accepts Croatia call-up for Euro qualifiers

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