Kane saves Tuchel's blushes as England limp past Andorra

What next for Sancho after Chelsea snub?

Eight issues Chelsea must fix in the transfer window

Madrid must loan out Endrick to make room for Mastantuono

Biggest winners & losers as Lionesses name Euros squad

Editors' Picks

WATCH: Son's priceless reaction as he's asked if he's better than Salah

How to buy Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Copa del Rey tickets

Scotland World Cup 2026 qualifying: Group, fixtures & results 

Santos Laguna vs Monterrey: Stream, TV & where to watch

Where to watch Ronaldo's Al-Nassr games: Stream & TV info

How to buy Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Copa del Rey tickets

Where to watch & stream live MLS games

Man Utd live stream and TV channel broadcast info

<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="match-schedule">{"type":"match-schedule","data":{"competitionId":"34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t"}}</script><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Ballon d'Or winner leaving the Bernabeu</li><li>Unclear what future holds at age of 39</li><li>CR7 among those to salute Croatian icon</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

Cristiano Ronaldo sends heartfelt 'honour' message to Luka Modric after legendary Croatian confirms decision to leave Real Madrid

FIFA Club World Cup

Real Madrid

Al Hilal

<p>After 13 years at Santiago Bernabeu, Ballon d’Or winner Modric has announced that he will be <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/luka-modric-sends-out-heartfelt-message-real-madrid-legend-confirms-departure-from-club/blt06198d9ba3c3bc47" target="_blank">bidding farewell to the Spanish capital when reaching the end of his contract</a>. At 39 years of age, it remains to be seen what the future has in store for him.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Ronaldo has shown that it is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-final-career-goals-man-utd-coach-cr7-objectives-lebron-james-target-involving-portuguese-goat-son/blt9b4b88b27269a562" target="_blank">possible to play on beyond a 40th birthday</a>, and for impressive individual standards to be maintained, with there no indication that Modric is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/hang-them-up-luka-modric-real-madrid-ignore-contract-pleas-as-age-legendary-veteran/bltbfa084fd9ad07bfd" target="_blank">preparing to hang up his boots</a>.</p><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Madridistas, os quiero mucho 🤍 <a href="https://t.co/q2GHHs6zbN">pic.twitter.com/q2GHHs6zbN</a></p>— Luka Modrić (@lukamodric10) <a href="https://twitter.com/lukamodric10/status/1925556490993062319?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

</center>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Ronaldo is waiting to see what Modric decides to do next, with the Portuguese superstar among those to have responded to an emotional message that was posted on social media. CR7 said: "Thanks for everything, Luka It was an honor to share so many moments with you at the club. Wishing you all the best in what’s to come!"</p>

WHAT CRISTIANO RONALDO SAID

<p>Ronaldo spent six years playing alongside Modric in Madrid between 2012 and 2018. They <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/records-follow-me-cristiano-ronaldo-reacts-more-history-al-nassr-superstar-50-goals-season/blt6adf896e2fd67e6e" target="_blank">won 15 major trophies together</a>, including the Liga title and four Champions League crowns. CR7 is currently in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr, but is seeing a new challenge of his own speculated on as his record-breaking contract in the Middle East runs down.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Cristiano Ronaldo sends heartfelt 'honour' message to Luka Modric after legendary Croatian confirms decision to leave Real Madrid | Goal.com

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a heartfelt message to Luka Modric following confirmation that the veteran Croatian will be leaving Real Madrid.

Cristiano Ronaldo sends heartfelt &apos;honour&apos; message to Luka Modric after legendary Croatian confirms decision to leave Real Madrid

Next Match