LUKA MODRIC NEWS

Gets start Modric (groin) is listed in the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Modric has only played once so far this season and returns for the long-awaited opening of the renovated Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. With Toni Kroos still hurt, Modric will take on a bigger attacking role in the middle of the pitch.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Croatia beats Slovenia 3-0 in WCup qualifying, Russia wins

Croatia has proven it can win without Luka Modric as it beat Slovenia 3-0 in its fight for a World Cup qualifying spot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Working out indoors Modric (groin) continued work indoors over the international break.

Impact Modric picked up a groin injury a few weeks ago and still seems to be another week or two away from a return. The good news is that his fitness shouldn't be too bad after starting the first match of the season. In the absence of Modric and Toni Kroos, Isco and Federico Valverde have gotten more time in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético gets Griezmann back, Madrid left without Mbappé

The transfer deadline ended with Atlético Madrid getting Antoine Griezmann back and Real Madrid failing to seal a deal for Kylian Mbappé

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid wins 1-0 at Betis amid Mbappé transfer talk

Real Madrid has won 1-0 at Real Betis in the Spanish league amid rising hopes in the Spanish capital that Kylian Mbappé could soon be on his way to the club

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid held by 10-man Levante; Atlético wins again

Real Madrid couldn’t manage more than a 3-3 draw at Levante in the Spanish league despite playing nearly 10 minutes when Levante was forced to have a defender as its goalkeeper

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Sunday Modric suffered a groin injury during Friday's training session and is expected to miss Sunday's trip to Levante, according to Luis Miguez of AS.

Impact Modric is another addition to Madrid's long injury list after logging an assist in the first match against Deportivo Alaves but now becoming unable to play. In his place, Isco could get his first chance of the season to start as both Modric and Toni Kroos (pelvis) are out for the moment.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal in win Modric provided one assist from two chances created and put one host off target during Saturday's 4-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Modric tends to have a greater creative influence whenever Toni Kroos isn't available, and that's what will happen for a few games while Kroos recovers from Pubalgia. In the meantime, Modric can look forward to a role with greater attacking importance during the upcoming trip to Levante.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema stays hot, leads Real Madrid to victory in opener

Karim Benzema picked up from where he left off last season and scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a comfortable 4-1 win over Alavés in its Spanish league opener

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After 17 seasons, post-Messi era begins in Spanish league

The Spanish league season begins this weekend and it will be unlike any other in the last 17 years

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pedri indispensable as Spain bids to make semis at Euro 2020

Spain is on the charge at a major soccer tournament with a creative and technically gifted Barcelona player calling the shots from central midfield

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates two chances in loss Modric created two chances in 114 minutes of Monday's 5-3 loss to Spain.

Impact Modric scored one of the best goals of the tournament in the win over Scotland but couldn't topple a strong side from the country where he plays at club level for Real Madrid. With his tournament now over, he'll focus on the coming league season and its scheduled kickoff for late-August.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Spain, Croatia peaking ahead of Euro 2020 knockout game

Spain midfielder Dani Olmo will be facing some familiar opponents when his team plays Croatia in the round of 16 at the European Championship

JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Croatia 3-1 Scotland Luka Modric scores one of the top goals of the group stage and provides an assist in Croatia's 3-1 win vs. Scotland at Hampden Park. Scotlan...

JUNE 23, 2021 • BUFFALONEWS.COM

Scores and assists in win Modric scored one goal from two shots and assisted another from his only chance created in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Scotland, while sending in three crosses (one accurate) and making...

Impact Modric was crucial for Croatia's win, scoring a beautiful goal from outside the box in the 62nd minute to give his side the 2-1 lead, and later assisting Ivan Perisic in the 77th to seal the deal. The midfielder will now have a tougher matchup against Spain on Monday.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in draw Friday Modric had two chances created, four crosses (one accurate), two fouls drawn, two tackles (both won), team-high 50 passes completed and three corners in Friday's 1-1 draw to Czech...

Impact Modric had another active display and was yet again one of the main cogs in the middle of the park. The playmaker has already mounted four chances created and five crosses through the two matches while also adding some defensive numbers but if he can add a goal or an assist it would help him gain fantasy value in all formats.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Yorkshire Pirlo' Phillips cements midfield role for England

Kalvin Phillips showcased his midfield range with tenacious pressing, impressive technique and passing vision in England's European Championship opener against Croatia

JUNE 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sterling's dream now a reality as England beats Croatia 1-0

Raheem Sterling scored his first tournament goal to give England a 1-0 victory over Croatia at the European Championship

JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Creates two chances in loss Modric took a shot on target and created two chances in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against England. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Modric was once again vital to Croatia's efforts on Sunday, but he couldn't do enough to break down a solid England defense. On Friday he will face the Czech Republic, which conceded 11 goals in eight matches during qualifying.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Euro 2020: England seeks elusive 1st win in opening match

England is seeking its first-ever win in an opening match of the European Championship when Gareth Southgate's side plays Croatia

JUNE 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zidane quits again as Madrid coach after winless season

Zinedine Zidane is again stepping down as Real Madrid coach

MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid until June 2022 Luka Modric’s contract with Real Madrid has been extended until June 2022.

MAY 25, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid until June 2022

Luka Modric’s contract with Real Madrid has been extended until June 2022

MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Extends contract to 2022 Modric signed a one-season contract extension to July of 2022 with Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Impact Modric is seldom a major fantasy asset, but his five goals and three assists in 35 league appearances from this season are still reasonable in the context of Toni Kroos expertly conducting the attack each week. With Modric starting to rise in age, he'll need assurances of a starting place in the lineup before committing to a long-term contract, though he should at least feel comfortable in that role for one more season after competing in this summer's Euro tournament for Croatia.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suárez, Simeone celebrate Atlético title with tears, smiles

Atlético Madrid has survived a dramatic final round to clinch its first Spanish league title since 2014 with a 2-1 come-from-behind win at Valladolid

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS