AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric has admitted that he felt ashamed for the first time in his illustrious 20-year international career after Croatia suffered a historic 7-0 thrashing at the hands of England in the UEFA Nations League.
Playing in Rijeka, the Vatreni endured the heaviest defeat in their modern footballing history since gaining independence in 1991. A ruthless English display, featuring goals from Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon, Jude Bellingham, and Morgan Rogers, completely dismantled the hosts.
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Speaking after the match, a crestfallen Modric did not hide his raw emotions or pull any punches regarding his team’s capitulation.
“You can lose, or play against an opponent who is better – and they are right now,” Modric reflected. “But in any case, losing like this and squandering the reputation we’ve built over the years is unacceptable. For the first time in my career, I feel a sense of shame after a match.”
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Earning his 205th international cap, the veteran midfielder stressed that the squad must look inward immediately and stick together to salvage their campaign ahead of an equally daunting fixture against Spain.
The shocking result marks an unprecedented nadir for a Croatian side globally renowned for its resilience, leaving head coach and players facing intense pressure to restore pride to the shirt.
