AC Milan star Luka Modric undergoes surgery on fractured cheekbone as World Cup update delivered by Croatia boss

Goal | 28.04.2026 10:51
The veteran midfielder was forced to leave the field with just 10 minutes remaining on the clock. Despite being in visible discomfort, Modric remained on the touchline until the final whistle. Subsequent medical tests confirmed a fracture to his left cheekbone, necessitating immediate surgical intervention to repair the damage.