India Legend Sunil Chhetri Pays Tribute To Croatia Great Luka Modric

Modric paid tribute to Chhetri's incredible career, as he retired as the fourth-highest international goalscorer of all time, with 94 goals for India.

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri paid tribute to Real Madrid and Croatia great Luka Modric, just days after the Croatian himself congratulated Chhetri for his international career. On the eve of Chhetri's final India match against Kuwait, Modric had sent a video message wishing him good luck for the game. Now, Chhetri has responded to the tribute. The Indian great called Modric a "superstar", and wished Modric an injury-free Euro 2024. Modric, the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner, will take on Spain, Italy and Albania in Group B of Euro 2024.

Modric paid tribute to Chhetri's incredible career, as he retired as the fourth-highest international goalscorer of all time, with 94 goals for India.

"First of all, thank you for the amazing 19-20 years. I am a fan right from his Tottenham days," said Chhetri about Modric.

India coach Igor Stimac, who is Croatian, had posted Modric's message to Chhetri on his X account. Stimac managed Modric and the Croatia national team between 2012 and 2013.

"Not only is he (Modric) a superstar on the pitch but also a nice and humble person," said Chhetri.