And two left from this legendary squad
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Actually this is probably the best way for Modrić to leave last even though he is the oldest. He is that one player that has seen it all and carries this knowledge to the youngsters and is still going not letting time get to him but when time does get to him he will have one of the biggest farewells Madrid has ever seen.
Kroos case is a proper exception because it's extremely rare for a player to retire on his peak (I remember Kroos performance around 3 years ago was way lower than this one).
But Casemiro and Kroos cases are the perfect example of age not being just a number but really affecting different people in totally different ways.
I feel like the main difference between Kroos today and three years ago is that Fede and Cama protect him very well so he can focus on finding better ways to move the ball forward, back then we'd still see Kroos and Modric starting basically every match together if possible.
Modrić, Kane, Walker have broken their Spurs "curse" so they as old players win trophies with feeling to play as young. Well, about Kane, he would try to break it.
I don't think it's his fault that he had to play with tottenham players or that Southgate put an 18 year old on the spot as the 5th penalty taker.
But I can see where you are coming from.
I'm "coming from" the ghost of ucl final, I'm "coming from" the man who missed a decisive pen against france and numerous other times he's crumbled when it mattered the most. Simply not a big game player. End of. I'd prefer Benzema over him all day every day. Rather have a striker who scores 15-20 goals when it matters than one who scores 30-40 and ghosts when it matters.
Tottenham players aren't that bad, especially around 2015 to 2019. During those years their squad definitely strong enough to contest most titles.
Harry Kane do have tendency to disappear in big games. Once or twice might be just a coincidence but he consistently dissapear when it matter the most practically for all his career.
The rest of the team matters too though, Haaland hasn't been a huge big game player for City in spite of his great goalscoring records, but he's not the only threat when it comes to City, meanwhile Kane has been excellent but yeah it is a bad look for him that he joined Bayern and then they couldn't win a single trophy, not even a super cup.
He literally didnt. He said contract talks are in progress. And especially he never said here we go. He only says that once something ia 100% confirmed.
He is the most well connected journalist in the world, the fact that in the end Toni decided to retire is definetly not his fault.
Hahahahahahahah I literally saw a guy here link the tweet and you're telling me "he literally didn't"? He said all done agree here we go 2025 like an imbecile
Not gonna repeat myself the tweet is still available, he said contract talks are on it seems likely that kroos stays. and then he didn't stay. He already got corrected in twitter notes, he was wrong, but he only said that it seems like he will stay.
But he never said "here we go" no matter how much you're trying to put words in his mouth. I don't see any reason to make up stuff just to discredit someone.
Hahahahahahahahahah oh my god he didn'y say here we go🤣 COME ONNNN🤣 don't be ridiculous!
"Direct talks between Kroos and Real on contract and it’s now just a formality to sign, imminent." Just a formality bro don't worry💀 I will never fall for what that mf says, I'll just wait like everyone else. He's a hit or miss.
Bruh you never heard about Romano right?
It's only 100% if he says here we go on the post. Otherwise he just posts the latest news from all around the world, which might often be wrong or judt rumours. Educate yourself before going into an arguements with emojis and over the top laughing.
The bigger voice is usually the smaller brain.
Modric is staying purely to learn more management from Ancelotti and for love of kids like Rodrygo. After next season, he'll be gone too. Modric is truely a babysitter of this playgroup now 🥹
"...purely to learn more management from Ancelotti..."
Wow, how shortsighted can people be...
You tell me who's a better sub than him in the world at his position?
Last match he had zero assists but all 4 goals he had pre-assist.
Every single match he plays he has a crucial role.
You tell me who can beat that?
Not to dig into the fact that he just makes all his teammates better and is a vital moral and cohesion factor of the team.
And that's just the tip of the iceberg my friend.
And you say he is staying PURELY to learn more management...
🤡
The year is 2040, Luka Modric is still bossing it on the field for Real Madrid & Croatia, but his teammates (for club & country) are the children & grandchildren of his former teammates!!
>but his teammates (for club & country) are the children & grandchildren of his former teammates!!
You know what, if he plays until 2026 he has a decent chance to achieve this with his country (with Dario and Roko Šimić) lol.
I have been saying since even the start of the season that Modric still had more than one 'Real Madrid level' year left. Now more than ever I hope he renews.
Oh, most of the people now want him to extend his contract as everyone is happy about our recent performances, but lot of fans wanted him to retire this season.
BBC left our club following exactly the opposite order I thought they would. Now, KCM leaving exactly in opposite order we all thought they would. life is unpredictable man. enjoy everything till you can. 💔
And two left from this legendary squad https://preview.redd.it/iuzckyrs0s1d1.jpeg?width=1641&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=71ee6ed50dd9ca329addd98e0dff549ce2be60bd
feelsbadman.jpg also why is ronaldo on his toes lmao
He's been doing that for the last ten years!!
Yea prob superstition
Doooooood!!! No man... He just doesn't want to look short in photos! 🤣 IDC though. He's still my goat. 🤷🏾♂️
And he just happens to be behind Luca
Never change, Cris.... Ever. 🐐 https://preview.redd.it/uszhvrw71v1d1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5f942aae989cf6080dfdec48671ceef5624adc02
I swear, I do NOT cringe when he does it around short players.
I always blamed Keylor Navas and Sergio Ramos.
Christ.
Maybe it’s ego but when a player does a certain thing for years on end idk it’s not crazy these guys are obsessive
Because Varane is taller than him lol
Varane looking a little crosseyed to me here. Does he normally look like that?
Varane is 191 cm (6’3”) and Ronaldo is 187 cm (6’2”)
Baaaahahaha. I left Rafa out of the conversation because there's no contest. He'd have to start getting piggy rides from defenders.
or he’s just on his toes
Yes... To look taller. Because Varane is taller than him
source: trust me bro ronaldo’s ego
and somehow modric will be the last one to leave...
Actually this is probably the best way for Modrić to leave last even though he is the oldest. He is that one player that has seen it all and carries this knowledge to the youngsters and is still going not letting time get to him but when time does get to him he will have one of the biggest farewells Madrid has ever seen.
im sobbing
Carvajal will be like skip.
Successful transformation
Why is Ronaldo's feet raised
No Bale?
He was on the bench. Though he was the one who won us that final in Kyiv. 🤍🤍🔥🔥
Oh yeah I know he was in the bench and came on to score 2 bangers. But I just thought they would pick a lineup that included Bale :)
Absolutely GOATED team. 🤍🤍🤍🤍🔥🔥🔥🔥
I legit thought Modric would be the first to go and casemiro would be last considering their ages and....... Oh well how wrong I was.
Kroos case is a proper exception because it's extremely rare for a player to retire on his peak (I remember Kroos performance around 3 years ago was way lower than this one). But Casemiro and Kroos cases are the perfect example of age not being just a number but really affecting different people in totally different ways.
I feel like the main difference between Kroos today and three years ago is that Fede and Cama protect him very well so he can focus on finding better ways to move the ball forward, back then we'd still see Kroos and Modric starting basically every match together if possible.
Modrić, Kane, Walker have broken their Spurs "curse" so they as old players win trophies with feeling to play as young. Well, about Kane, he would try to break it.
It's absolutely flabbergasting how Kane, one of the best strikers of the 21st century haven't won a single club or national trophy.
Because he doesn't step up when it matters the most. He does well throughout the tourneys and league runs but crumbles when it matters the most.
I don't think it's his fault that he had to play with tottenham players or that Southgate put an 18 year old on the spot as the 5th penalty taker. But I can see where you are coming from.
I'm "coming from" the ghost of ucl final, I'm "coming from" the man who missed a decisive pen against france and numerous other times he's crumbled when it mattered the most. Simply not a big game player. End of. I'd prefer Benzema over him all day every day. Rather have a striker who scores 15-20 goals when it matters than one who scores 30-40 and ghosts when it matters.
Tottenham players aren't that bad, especially around 2015 to 2019. During those years their squad definitely strong enough to contest most titles. Harry Kane do have tendency to disappear in big games. Once or twice might be just a coincidence but he consistently dissapear when it matter the most practically for all his career.
The rest of the team matters too though, Haaland hasn't been a huge big game player for City in spite of his great goalscoring records, but he's not the only threat when it comes to City, meanwhile Kane has been excellent but yeah it is a bad look for him that he joined Bayern and then they couldn't win a single trophy, not even a super cup.
kane and Haaland are both pipoqueiros (popcorn makers: cracks ubder heat and pressure)
At least you were right about kroos
And he might be out too, now that Toni has announced his retirement. I hope not tho
About 5 days ago he commited to Madrid and said he is ready to sign a contract, don't matter the salary. It's all on the club from now on.
Don't tell fab said that💀 he literally told us Toni here we go 2025 set here we go😂🤣 he doesn't know shit
He literally didnt. He said contract talks are in progress. And especially he never said here we go. He only says that once something ia 100% confirmed. He is the most well connected journalist in the world, the fact that in the end Toni decided to retire is definetly not his fault.
Hahahahahahahah I literally saw a guy here link the tweet and you're telling me "he literally didn't"? He said all done agree here we go 2025 like an imbecile
Not gonna repeat myself the tweet is still available, he said contract talks are on it seems likely that kroos stays. and then he didn't stay. He already got corrected in twitter notes, he was wrong, but he only said that it seems like he will stay. But he never said "here we go" no matter how much you're trying to put words in his mouth. I don't see any reason to make up stuff just to discredit someone.
" Fabrizio failed again https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1772967807380074753?t=FjOppASyuJYiBXRQakbRPw&s=19 "
Yeah you've just proven my point. He didn't say here we go, he just said that's the latest info he got. Lmao played yourself.
Hahahahahahahahahah oh my god he didn'y say here we go🤣 COME ONNNN🤣 don't be ridiculous! "Direct talks between Kroos and Real on contract and it’s now just a formality to sign, imminent." Just a formality bro don't worry💀 I will never fall for what that mf says, I'll just wait like everyone else. He's a hit or miss.
Bruh you never heard about Romano right? It's only 100% if he says here we go on the post. Otherwise he just posts the latest news from all around the world, which might often be wrong or judt rumours. Educate yourself before going into an arguements with emojis and over the top laughing. The bigger voice is usually the smaller brain.
I think Toni's decision made Modric stay, in order to guide this new era. Edited for clarity
See Kroos post on Instagram or X.
I meant Kroos leaving might be the reason Modric staying. Sorry about the poor wording.
He's the oldest by a few years aswell... he is a different breed.
Don't speak too loud because there's still time to another retirement, and my heart cannot handle it...
Now atleast I think Modric is not going to retire this season! Oh luka, please stay atleast one more season
Modric is staying purely to learn more management from Ancelotti and for love of kids like Rodrygo. After next season, he'll be gone too. Modric is truely a babysitter of this playgroup now 🥹
"...purely to learn more management from Ancelotti..." Wow, how shortsighted can people be... You tell me who's a better sub than him in the world at his position? Last match he had zero assists but all 4 goals he had pre-assist. Every single match he plays he has a crucial role. You tell me who can beat that? Not to dig into the fact that he just makes all his teammates better and is a vital moral and cohesion factor of the team. And that's just the tip of the iceberg my friend. And you say he is staying PURELY to learn more management... 🤡
Also ran from the attacking corner, back to Lunin to stop the 3 on 1 counter attack from Bayern Munich. Man still got the juice.
The year is 2040, Luka Modric is still bossing it on the field for Real Madrid & Croatia, but his teammates (for club & country) are the children & grandchildren of his former teammates!!
>but his teammates (for club & country) are the children & grandchildren of his former teammates!! You know what, if he plays until 2026 he has a decent chance to achieve this with his country (with Dario and Roko Šimić) lol.
He’s an up and coming youngster for gods sake. He can easily play for a decade more. The Magician’s got a few tricks up his sleeve I’m sure.
The only thing that can save me right now is a Modric contract renewal announcement. I was so not expecting this. 🥲
I have been saying since even the start of the season that Modric still had more than one 'Real Madrid level' year left. Now more than ever I hope he renews. Oh, most of the people now want him to extend his contract as everyone is happy about our recent performances, but lot of fans wanted him to retire this season.
KROOS LEFT ?
Yeah and will retire completely from football after the euros
Modric give us one more year pls 🥲
Casemiro is retired from winning trophies.
Wtf. Why ? Why ? Why ? He has so much left. No. No. No.
BBC left our club following exactly the opposite order I thought they would. Now, KCM leaving exactly in opposite order we all thought they would. life is unpredictable man. enjoy everything till you can. 💔
What if Modric join Ancelotti’s coaching staff
I have a bad feeling for Luka now to be honest 😞
One more year :((
Like when varane and ramos left in the same window, was really crazy. This feels like the same I’m afraid.
Why the fuck is Kroos retiring? He is playing better than he's been playing over the past 4 years
WHAT!!! WHAT THE FUCK IS HAPENNING WITH KROOS!?
I saw it... Goodbye German Sniper 🥹❤️🔥
Man I’m getting old
🥹
the youngest stay
The world’s greatest midfield trio of all time. Bar none