10.Luka Modric

Croatian midfielder Luka Modric has signed a new one-year deal with Real Madrid after reportedly declining mega-money offers to play in the Saudi Pro League.   

Croatia may have lost their first attempt to become World Champions last Sunday against France, but this Balkan team will be fondly remembered - particularly captain Luka Modric. 

The introduction of VAR has spiced up the 2018 World Cup with a record number of penalties - but it is proving rather difficult to convert them.  The latest player to feel the heat was Luka ...