{
  "id": 10227479,
  "title": "Modric shines at 41 as Croatia beat Czech Republic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/modric-shines-at-41-as-croatia-beat-czech-republic",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T14:24:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/sports/modric-shines-at-41-as-croatia-beat-czech-republic"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Luka Modric, at the age of 41, delivered a memorable performance in Croatia’s 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in the Nations League. The veteran midfielder scored the opening goal in a match where he overcame a fever that had kept him from training and the press conference. His goal set the tone for the game, and his performance earned him the man of the match award. Croatia's manager, Slaven Bilic, praised Modric, expressing his pride in witnessing the 41-year-old's exceptional performance, highlighting Modric's unique status in the world of football.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}