Update:
In the late-night match of the European Championship B group that concluded earlier today, Croatia ended their group stage with a 1-1 draw against Italy, leaving them with three games without a win and only two points, clinging to a theoretical chance of advancing.
After the match, Luka Modrić attended the post-match press conference, where an emotional moment unfolded. An Italian journalist addressed him, saying, “Modric, good evening. I want to thank you for everything, not just tonight, but throughout your entire career. In this Euro, you still showcased yourself as a top player, even if you missed a penalty, but quickly redeemed it with a goal. I just want to say, please don’t retire, because you are one of the greatest players I have ever evaluated. Thank you!”
Modrić replied in kind, “Grazie (Italian for ‘thank you’).” He expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the compliment, saying, “I truly appreciate your kind words, and from the bottom of my heart, thank you. I too wish to continue playing indefinitely. Now, I’ll keep playing, although I’m unsure for how much longer. But thank you for all you’ve said. Grazie (once again in Italian).”
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