Modric set for international swan song at Euro 2024
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Croatia midfield general, Luka Modric, has shared his thoughts on the ongoing debate over which tournament is more challenging, the Euros or the FIFA World Cup, seemingly disagreeing with Kylian Mbappe.
Modric will be expected to leverage his vast experience as Croatia aims to win the Euros for the first time this summer.
However, his side faces the tough task of negotiating past what many have described as the 'Group of Death' at this year's competition.
Modric set for international swan song at Euro 2024
FootballHaving led the Vatreni to second and third-place finishes at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, respectively, the majestic midfielder's nation has been paired alongside Spain, Italy and Albania in Group B, per Givemesport.
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A veteran of every major tournament his nation has qualified for since the 2006 global Mundial, Modric is well-placed to contribute to the Euros versus World Cup discussion.
The debate, originally ignited by his new Real Madrid teammate Kylian Mbappe, has elicited varied reactions from footballers and analysts alike.
The veteran midfielder disagreed with Mbappe's claim that the Euros are 'more difficult' than the World Cup.
He emphasised that the FIFA-organised competition brings together the best teams from around the world, arguing that its diverse competition makes it a more challenging tournament than the Euros.
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Football"Though I don't like to compare, I believe the World Cup is tougher than the Euros," the Real Madrid No.10 said, as quoted by The European Lad.
He continued: "This is the only tournament that brings the best countries all over the world together."
Like Luka Modric, Argentina's captain, Lionel Messi, has reacted to the ongoing debate about which tournament is more challenging to win: the Euros or the World Cup, as reported by Sports Brief.
Messi also disputed Mbappe's view by pointing out that the European Championship doesn't feature elite teams from other continents.
Acknowledging the importance of the Euros, the 2022 World Cup winner emphasised that South American giants like Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay could significantly influence the competition if they played in Europe.