One last dance: Ronaldo and Modric share poignant moment after World Cup classic

Portugal edged retired Croatia 2-1 successful a thrilling World Cup encounter, marking a poignant extremity to Luka Modric's illustrious planetary career. A arguable precocious equalizer, disallowed by technology, sealed Croatia's fate. The lucifer besides highlighted the enduring rivalry and communal respect betwixt Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo, erstwhile Real Madrid teammates, arsenic they shared a heartfelt infinitesimal connected the field.