Luka Modric: Croatia Captain Becomes Euro’s Oldest Goalscorer After Goal Against Italy

• Luka Modric has become the oldest goalscorer in the history of the European Championship after his goal vs Italy
• Croatia drew 1-1 against defending champions Italy as Gli Azzurri progress to the knockout stages of Euro 2024
• The veteran midfielder missed from the penalty spot after Andrej Kramaric was fouled before scoring a rebound

Luka Modric opened the scoring for Croatia against Italy in a crucial Euro 2024 Group B final match, which will decide which team will go through to the knockout stages, but it was not enough to see his country through.

The veteran midfielder stepped up to the spot after Andrej Krameric was fouled, but he saw his first attempt saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma before dispatching the rebound.

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Croatia were on the brink of progression to the next round with a few seconds left before Riccardo Calafiori slipped a pass to Mattia Zaccagni, who scored a beautiful goal.

Modric makes Euro history

The Real Madrid midfielder has become the oldest-ever goalscorer at the European Championship at 38 years and 289 days, surpassing the previous record set by Ivica Vastic at 38 years and 257 days.

He may not hold the record for longer with Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe of Portugal, who are older, still in the competition and could score in their next match.

How Croatia can reach Euro 2024 next round

The 2018 FIFA World Cup finalists have two points and have a slim chance of making the next round, with three teams in third place in other groups already on three points.

According to SportBible, the Croats need England to beat Slovenia by at least three goals and Denmark to beat Serbia in Group C. They also need Czechia and Georgia to lose to Turkiye and Portugal in Group F.

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Players who could play their last Euro in 2024

Sports Brief reported on players whose Euro 2024 appearances could be their last, as they most likely would have stepped away from international duty or retired altogether before the best edition.

The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner Modric will be 42 at the next edition and is most likely to leave the national team after this tournament in Germany.