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Modric Ashamed After Croatia's 7-0 Loss
Croatia's captain Luka Modric calls England's 7-0 Nations League win a 'catastrophic night' for his team.
In brief
Croatia's captain Luka Modric calls England's 7-0 Nations League win a 'catastrophic night' for his team. Croatia's Luka Modric felt ashamed after his team's 7-0 defeat to England in the Nations League, marking their first such emotional reaction in 20 years. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Modric's emotional reaction
Croatia captain Luka Modric said he felt 'ashamed' of his side's performance in Saturday's 7-0 defeat at home to England in the Nations League.
“ashamed”
First time in 20 years
Modric, 41, described the loss as a 'catastrophic night', saying it was the first time in 20 years he felt such emotion after a game.
“catastrophic night”
Modric's career context
Modric helped Croatia reach second-place and third-place finishes at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups during his storied career.
“2018 and 2022 World Cups”
Recent results
Croatia won 2-1 against the Czech Republic but lost 4-1 to Spain before Saturday's 7-0 defeat to England.
“2-1”
Game details
Modric was substituted in the 57th minute as England scored five goals from Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka.
“57th minute”
Next steps
Croatia faces Spain in Split on Tuesday and will play England and the Czech Republic in November to retain their Nations League top-tier status.
“Nations League top-tier status”
The main idea
Croatia's Luka Modric felt ashamed after his team's 7-0 defeat to England in the Nations League, marking their first such emotional reaction in 20 years.
