Football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, both over 40, are set to make World Cup history as Portugal faces Croatia. While their enduring careers are celebrated, questions linger about whether their veteran status is hindering their teams' progress. Despite individual moments of brilliance, both stars have shown signs of age, prompting debate about their impact on their national sides' chances in the tournament.

At just a few months off 41, the Croatian midfielder has just become the oldest ever player to assist a World Cup goal

Luka Modrić leads Croatia to the knockout stage at age 40. Croatia eliminated in Round of 32 at 68.5% YES.

Football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, both over 40, are set to make World Cup history as Portugal faces Croatia. While their enduring careers are celebrated,…

VETERANI Cristiano Ronaldo i Luka Modrić, obojica stariji od 40 godina, sučelit će se u šesnaestini finala SP-a.

ATLANTA, July 1 — Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40 face off for the first time in a World Cup as Portugal take on...

Portugal face Croatia in a historic World Cup knockout clash featuring veterans Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric, as both legends look to silence critics.

Portugal's match against Croatia in World Cup last 32 pits together two of the three most capped players of all time

Opposés lors du seizième de finale Portugal-Croatie jeudi, Cristiano Ronaldo, 41 ans, et Luka Modric, 40 ans, restent indéboulonnables en sélection malgré leur âge. Une rareté…

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric face off in a historic World Cup Round of 32 match on July 3, with implications for POR and $MODRIC fan tokens.

Cristiano Ronaldo meets former Real Madrid teammate Luka Modric, whose presence, Richard Jolly explains, highlights their contrasting World Cup legacies

Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo, two of international football’s 200 club, have had parallel careers with their countries, but will this be their last meeting?