- Luka Modrić is widely expected to retire from international play after Croatia's 2-1 loss to Portugal — Thursday may have been his final match with Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch.
- The two have faced each other 233 times in their careers: 222 as teammates (notably at Real Madrid) and 11 as opponents.
- They shared warm embraces before and after the game, with 41‑year‑old Ronaldo calling 40‑year‑old Modrić "a legend" as both chased a World Cup dream.
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