Modrić scored his first goal of the 2024–25 season during a 2–1 away victory over Valencia, becoming the oldest player to score for Real Madrid in all competitions.

Modrić made his 500th appearance for Real Madrid in all competitions in a 2–1 away win against Barcelona.

Modrić extended his contract with Real Madrid until 2025 and became captain of the team following the departure of Nacho.

Modrić was included in the final squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.

Modrić led Croatia to victory over Netherlands (4–2, a.e.t.) at the De Kuip in Rotterdam, in the semi-finals of the 2023 UEFA Nations League Finals.

Modrić became the oldest ever player to play a game for Croatia―aged 37 years, 6 months and 16 days―surpassing Dražen Ladić's record set in 1999.

Modrić made his 134th appearance for the national team in a 1–0 2022 World Cup qualifying defeat to Slovenia, equalling Darijo Srna as the most capped player in the history of the team.

Modrić was awarded the Golden Ball for the best player of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Modrić played in the 2017–18 UEFA Champions League final, where Real Madrid won against Liverpool.

Modrić played in the 2016–17 UEFA Champions League final, where Real Madrid won against Juventus.

Modrić scored a winning goal from outside the box in a 1–2 away win against Granada.

Modrić assisted from a corner for teammate Sergio Ramos, who scored a 93rd-minute equaliser against local rivals Atlético Madrid in the Champions League final. Real won 4–1 in extra time.

Modrić started in Real Madrid's home match against rivals Barcelona and assisted Sergio Ramos to score the winning goal in the 82nd minute.

Real Madrid announced they had agreed on a deal with Tottenham for an approximate £30 million transfer fee for Modrić.

Modrić scored Croatia's first goal of Euro 2008, converting a penalty in the fourth minute of their 1–0 victory against hosts Austria.

Modrić agreed to transfer terms with Tottenham Hotspur.

Modrić scored his first goal for Croatia in a 2–0 friendly win over Italy in Livorno.

Modrić made his full international debut for Croatia in a friendly match against Argentina in Basel, which Croatia won 3–2.

Luka Modrić was born in Zadar, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia.