# Luka Modric: Season Over, World Cup On!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/luka-modric-season-over-world-cup-on/  
Published: 2026-06-20  
Updated: 2026-06-20  
Author: Sudeshna Ghosh

Disaster at San Siro! AC Milan maestro Luka Modric suffered a brutal double cheekbone fracture following a collision with Manuel Locatelli. After successful surgery, the midfielder is officially sidelined for the remainder of the club season. However, there is hope: medics expect the Croatian legend to recover just in time to lead his nation at the 2026 World Cup this June.