Cristiano Ronaldo’s emotional tribute to Luka Modric: reveals what he told him after Portugal’s World Cup win
Cristiano Ronaldo shared one of the most emotional moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after Portugal’s 2-1 victory over Croatia. Speaking briefly to reporters in the mixed zone at Toronto Stadium, the Portugal captain paid a heartfelt tribute to his former Real Madrid teammate, Luka Modric.
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