Modric's majestic goal in the 62nd minute helped Croatia beat Scotland 3-1 on Tuesday
The UEFA Champions League resumes this week and this family time will be an ideal break to get back to business.
Former Manchester United left back Patrice Evra announced his retirement from soccer on Monday, bringing a trophy-laden 20-year career to an end.
Images from the Nations League matches played on Tuesday.
Portugal kick off their Euro 2020 campaign against Hungary on Tuesday at Ferenc Puskas Stadium.
Italy beat England 3-2 on penalties after the Euro 2020 final ended 1-1 following extra time at Wembley
Messi's contract expires at the end of June and there has been no announcement on an extension.
Moroccan Yassine Bono denied Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial in either half of the match to keep the match alive
Major trophies won by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola in his managerial career:
Real Madrid great Gento dies aged 88
Pogba said he did not want Rudiger to be suspended.
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo netted twice against Hungary to move beyond France's Michel Platini as the record goalscorer at European Championship finals, taking his tally to 11 at the Puskas Area in Budapest on Tuesday.
Roberto Mancini was overjoyed with his Italy team after they withstood a late onslaught from top-ranked Belgium to win 2-1 and set up a Euro 2020 semi-final clash with Spain.
Jose Mourinho is more determined than ever to continue as Real Madrid coach despite Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League defeat by Barcelona and the disciplinary case he faces for his post-match comments.
Finland claimed a shock 1-0 Euro 2020 victory over Denmark in their first major tournament appearance
Arsenal's fans had waited nine long months to return to the club's north London stadium but the 2,000 people sprinkled across the red seats had to wait only nine minutes to enjoy the thrill of celebrating a goal in the flesh again on Thursday.
Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday
'I know that he has pushed me to be a better player and I have pushed him to be a better player as well.'
Di Maria to retire from international soccer after World Cup
UEFA charges Arsenal and Cologne over crowd problems
Liverpool survived a first-half scare to reach the Champions League final with a 3-2 win at Villarreal on Tuesday that secured a 5-2 aggregate victory after the night had threatened to turn sour for Juergen Klopp's side.
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A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.
This weekend's FA Cup final is expected to have 21,000 fans present.
Reactions to collapse of Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen
German publication Der Spiegel reported in March that the club's Abu Dhabi owners inflated sponsorship agreements to comply with FFP requirements.
England were booed by some of their fans in two friendlies while Ireland were jeered in Hungary for kneeling before kickoff
Thomas Tuchel arrived at Stamford Bridge in January on an initial 18-month deal with the possibility of an extension, which was granted six days after he led Chelsea to Champions League glory.
More sporting bodies sanctioned Russian and Belarusian athletes on Tuesday over Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Images from the Nations League football matches played on Thursday.
A round-up of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.
A player in Sevilla's first team squad has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of their Europa League last-16 tie against AS Roma, the La Liga club announced on Wednesday. The Spanish club said they conducted tests on Sunday on players, coaches and staff. The player, who was not named, is asymptomatic and is self-isolating at home.
Images from Wednesday's action in the Champions League.
Real Madrid fought back from the brink of elimination to beat Manchester City 3-1 after extra time and 6-5 on aggregate in an enthralling and dramatic Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.
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Manchester City have been referred to an independent judicial chamber following an investigation into alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, European soccer's governing body UEFA said.
More Indians searched for cricket tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) this year than coronavirus
A statement from Premier League club on Friday evening read: "Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical."
Eintracht Frankfurt won the Europa League final after holding their nerve to beat Rangers 5-4 in a clinical penalty shootout as they claimed their first European trophy in 42 years.
The Euro Championship kicks off on Friday with Italy taking on Turkey.
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