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Modric and Ronaldo Face Off in World Cup Clash Marking Long-Standing Rivalry
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First reported by Ynet · 23 hours ago
What happened
Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo, former Real Madrid teammates with a complex relationship, meet for the first time in a World Cup knockout match. Their rivalry intensified after Modric won the 2018 Ballon d'Or, a ceremony Ronaldo skipped. Both players aim to end each other's international careers in a highly motivated clash in Toronto.
- 01Modric and Ronaldo shared six seasons at Real Madrid, winning four Champions League titles together.
- 02Their relationship is based on mutual respect, not deep friendship, despite media rumors.
- 03Tensions rose in 2018 when Modric won the Ballon d'Or and Ronaldo skipped the ceremony.
- 04Modric criticized Ronaldo and Messi's absence as unfair but avoided personal attacks.
- 05They face each other for the first time in a World Cup knockout match in Toronto.
- 06Modric leads Croatia with leadership and penalty skill; Ronaldo seeks to end his scoring drought.
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