On September 6 at 2:45, a key match of the Nations League will take place, with Croatia challenging Portugal away. Before the game, Croatian star Modric attended a press conference where he shared his views on the match, expressing that among the Portuguese players, besides Cristiano Ronaldo, his favorite to watch play is B. Silva.
About the Portuguese players he wants to focus on
“The Portuguese team has many top-tier players who play for prestigious clubs. We know all of them and are aware of their excellence. However, we all know who their key players are. Apart from Cristiano Ronaldo, my favorite player is B. Silva, whose playing style is exactly what I admire.”
About participating in the 2026 World Cup
“The 2026 World Cup? That’s still far away, and at my age, I can’t plan too much ahead. The initial goal is to achieve the best possible results in the Nations League, and then we’ll see about the future. I can’t confirm anything because it’s too far off.”
About the reason for continuing after the European Championship
“It doesn’t matter how much doubt I have in myself; what matters is that I am still here. I remain as motivated as when I first started, and I still have a strong desire to play. Representing the Croatian national team has always been my greatest pride and ambition, and I’m glad to continue being part of it. The coach needs me, and my teammates are happy about it. This is why I am still here, believing that I can contribute. So, whatever is needed, I will be here.”
Modric: Besides Ronaldo, I Enjoy Watching B. Silva Play for Portugal; It’s Too Early to Talk About the World Cup. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/modric-besides-ronaldo-i-enjoy-watching-b-silva-play-for-portugal-its-too-early-to-talk-about-the-world-cup.html
