Luka Modrić Becomes Oldest Goalscorer in EURO History as Croatia Leads Italy 1-0 in Group B

Jun 24, 2024, 08:20 PM

Luka Modrić, at 38 years and 289 days old, became the oldest goalscorer in European Championship history during Croatia's match against Italy in EURO 2024. Despite missing a penalty, Modrić scored just 33 seconds later, giving Croatia a 1-0 lead. This goal moved Croatia into second place in Group B, positioning them for advancement to the knockout stages if the score holds. Gianluigi Donnarumma saved Modrić's penalty, but the Croatian midfielder quickly redeemed himself with the decisive goal.