Modric guarantees: Croatia does not fear Portugal in the round of 16
At 40 years old, the Croatian midfielder sees the match as a balanced duel and maintains confidence in his team's potential to advance in the tournament.
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Luka Modric stated that Croatia should not fear Portugal in the round of 16 of the World Cup, classifying the direct confrontation as a balanced duel. The Croatian midfielder, aged 40, minimized the pressure on his team, highlighting that both teams will be uncomfortable in a knockout game. In an interview, Modric reinforced the mentality of his team, which seeks to overcome the knockout stage with confidence.
