Heartbreak in Qatar: Croatia's Controversial World Cup Exit
Heartbreak, fury, and a bitter taste of injustice. Croatia's World Cup journey came to a crushing, contentious end, leaving captain Luka Modrić absolutely incandescent with rage. A 2-1 defeat to Portugal was marred by two highly debatable refereeing decisions that, in Modrić's eyes, swung the tie decisively against his nation.
Key Points:
- Croatia exited the World Cup following a 2-1 loss to Portugal in a match dominated by refereeing controversy.
- Captain Luka Modrić vehemently criticized a penalty awarded to Portugal and a disallowed Croatia equalizer.
- Modrić accused VAR of inconsistent application, claiming


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