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Argentina thrashed Croatia 3-0 and qualified for the final of the World Cup Qatar 2022. And, although all the lights were taken by the group directed by Lionel Scaloni, the Croatian Luka modric it also stole attention when it was traded.
When the clock struck 80 minutes, Modric was replaced by Lovro Majer and received a standing ovation from everyone in the stadium. During the broadcast, it was highlighted that the same Argentine fans also stood up from their seats to applaud behind the wheel of Real Madrid.
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Modric did not show any gesture of disapproval for the change, he even dared to greet each of his teammates on the Croatian substitute bench.
It should be noted that Croatia was once again among the best four teams in a World Cup, as happened in Russia 2018. In said World Cup they were runners-up after losing 4-2 to France in the final.
Source: Elcomercio
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