The game also likely signalled the end of the World Cup road for Croatia captain Luka Modric. Ronaldo, who spent many successful years alongside the midfielder at Real Madrid, shared a private moment with his former teammate after the whistle.
“I said goodbye, yes. He remains a football legend, we’re almost the same age. I have a lot of respect for Modric, for what he continues to do in football,” Ronaldo said of the 40-year-old maestro.
