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Modric: "Everyone left us for dead, but we have shown that we never gave up"

MADRID, 9 Dic.

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Modric: "Everyone left us for dead, but we have shown that we never gave up"

MADRID, 9 Dic. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The captain of the Croatian national team, Luka Modric, highlighted the "faith" of his team to get the pass to the World Cup semifinals, after the victory this Friday on penalties against Brazil, while acknowledging that it is "impressive" to return to be among the top four, and that when everyone gave them "for dead", they showed that they "never give up".

"We almost lost it when they scored. I think they all gave us up for dead, but we have shown once again that we never give up, that our faith is enormous. We had confidence, at the end when you beat Japan in the last one on penalties, you face the next one with confidence. If the first one fails on top of that, it gives you much more confidence," the player said in statements to Gol Mundial, collected by Europa Press.

The one from Zadar insisted on the quality of his team to be back, four years later, in a World Cup semifinal. "Surely no one thought we could go that far, but between us we have had faith and we have a very good team, with young people who have brought another quality. Surely playing and winning like this we will have more joy. I am very happy to be in a semifinal four years later, it's impressive," he said.

In addition, the Croatian highlighted the figure of the goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic, as one of the heroes of the night. "He was impressive on penalties, but not only there, but throughout the game. He has stopped many very good ones and has shown that he is a great goalkeeper, I'm happy for him. Now we have to rest because a tough game awaits us in the semifinals ", he pointed.

The footballer also wanted to remember his Real Madrid teammate Rodrygo Goes, after missing one of the 'Canarinha' penalties. "It can happen to anyone, Rodrygo must be congratulated for having the strength and mentality to take that penalty. Everyone can fail. I remember when I missed my penalty in the shoot-out against Turkey in 2008. It's not easy, but this will make him more strong and will gain more experience to continue", he concluded.

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