Luka Modric wins MVP award for most heartbreaking game of his career

TThe last-second draw against Italy leaves Luka Modric's men on the ropes and they will have to wait to find out if they qualify for the round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams. And on this sad day, UEFA I made a gesture that will take time to forget.

It is common to see Eurocup players collecting the “MVP” Trophy of the match with a smile from ear to ear. A small title that recognizes the value of a footballer in a match and that is normally recovered by one of those who won. Which this time was not the case.

Against the Italian National team, Luka Modric AC Milan players experienced a roller coaster of emotions that began shortly after the start of the second half. The match referee awarded a penalty in the 53rd minute after Frattesi handed the ball following Kramaric's shot.

Luka Modric has failed again for his team on a shot that was saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma. This sadness lasted only 30 seconds because shortly after missing, Budimir took advantage of a superb cross from the wing that was saved by the Italian goalkeeper. The rejection fell at the feet of Real Madrid midfielder, who scored a first for his team and which filled an entire country with hope.

Then it all fell apart

It seemed that Croatia had almost secured a ticket to the next round when a last-second goal from Italy turned the group upside down. With this result, Modric's men are virtually eliminated and Spain qualified against Swiss for the round of 16.

This caused sadness for Luka Modric, who saw his last moments pass during a Eurocup match. Despite this, UEFA did not hesitate to give the award to the Croatian player who appeared in the official photo with swollen eyes after crying for a long time. A photo that will break the hearts of many.