Croatia captain Luka Modric has called on Portugal to give Cristiano Ronaldo a fitting farewell from international football, describing him as the greatest player in the country’s history.
Modric said Ronaldo should be given another opportunity to bring his international career to a proper conclusion, irrespective of whether the veteran forward chooses to retire from the Portugal national team.
According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on X on Wednesday, the former Real Madrid midfielder said, “Cristiano is the greatest player in the history of Portugal, and he deserves another farewell and another ending with the national team.”
Modric’s remarks come as uncertainty continues over Ronaldo’s future with Portugal, with questions remaining over when and how the 41-year-old will end his international career.
The Croatian said he was saddened by the circumstances surrounding Ronaldo’s situation in his home country.
“It’s sad to see this happening to Cristiano in his own country,” Modric said.
“Still, I think they will find a solution, because Cris deserves, whether he retires or decides not to continue with the national team, to have a great farewell that reflects what he deserves,” Modric said.
“I don’t know exactly what happened, but I hope the situation gets resolved.”
