https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/croatia-midfielder-modric-to-undergo-surgery-on-cheek-fracture
Modric undergoes cheekbone surgery weeks before World Cup | The Straits Times
Apr 28, 2026 - April 28 - Luka Modric has undergone successful surgery after fracturing his left cheekbone, the Croatian Football Federation said on Monday, weeks before the...
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