In a dramatic World Cup quarterfinal, a controversial VAR decision denied Croatia a late equalizer, effectively ending Luka Modric’s tournament run while extending Cristiano Ronaldo’s. The pivotal call, which ruled out a potential Croatian goal, allowed Portugal to hold onto their lead and advance, giving the 37-year-old Ronaldo another chance to chase World Cup glory. For Modric, the defeat marks the conclusion of his likely final World Cup campaign, while Ronaldo’s “last dance” continues amid high drama and debate over the use of video assistant referees in high-stakes matches.
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