Modric waves goodbye as Croatia beat Slovenia 2–1

Modric waves goodbye? Croatia beat Slovenia 2–1 in emotional send-off

Croatia beat Slovenia 2–1 on Sunday in what felt like the end of an era. Luka Modric scored and, after the final whistle, discarded his protective mask, accepted Zlatko Dalic's congratulations, and half-waved bashfully to a crowd that knew what they were watching – possibly his last game on home soil (2). At 40, Modric still runs the show. Mario Pasalic also got on the scoresheet in a warm, woozy evening that doubled as your final home tune-up before the World Cup (2). England await next.

Vušković open to Spurs exit, Bayern lurking

Luka Vušković is open to leaving Tottenham this summer, and Bayern Munich are monitoring the situation (1). The 19-year-old center-back spent last season on loan at Hamburger SV and is seen as a key piece of Croatia's World Cup defense. If Bayern move, it gets interesting fast – Spurs will not let him go cheaply.

World Cup chatter: a first-time winner?

One Reddit thread is already framing the 2026 World Cup around one big question: will we see a first-time winner? The distance between venues, the heat, and Ronaldo's probable last dance are all in the mix, but the idea of a new name on the trophy keeps coming up. Join the discussion.