Why did rakitic retire from Croatia?

Why did rakitic retire from Croatia?

Retirement. During Euro 2020 qualifying, Rakitić took part in only four out of eight games due to injuries and complicated club situation. On 21 September 2020, the Croatian Football Federation unexpectedly announced that Rakitić retired from the international duty.

Is rakitic a good player?

“Rakitic is one of the most underrated players in the world. “He is a fantastic player at every level: he does defensive work on the right side to compensate for [Lionel] Messi, he runs miles. In ball possession, he’s fantastic.

Is Modric retired from international football?

Luka Modric and Mario Mandzukic, who has recently announcement his retirement from football, played alongside each other for many years in the Croatian national team, but their relationship broke down a few years ago. Modric goes on to explain how things changed one day before a match with the national side.

Where is Ivan Rakitic?

Sevilla FC#10 / Midfielder
Ivan Rakitić/Current teams

How much did Barca pay for Rakitic?

8 million EUR (2014)
Ivan Rakitić/Salary

Why did Barcelona sell Rakitic?

According to Sport, the now-former Barcelona manager considered Rakitić irreplaceable. The reasons were not just aesthetic: it was not simply that Rakitić did not have the passing finesse of Xavi Hernández, the smoothness of Andrés Iniesta, or the lightness of Riqui Puig.

Where is Luka Modric now?

Croatia national football team#10 / Midfielder
Real Madrid CF#10 / Midfielder
Luka Modrić/Current teams

Is rakitic Swiss?

Ivan Rakitic: Born and Raised in Switzerland but Now Croatia’s Key Man. Ivan Rakitic scored the goal of the year during his first full season as a starter with Basel in the Swiss Super League. He was only 19 years old when he rifled home a snap volley from outside of the box against St. Gallen in October 2006.

Why did rakitic leave Barcelona?

Try refreshing the page. Ivan Rakitic has left FC Barcelona in order to return to Sevilla. Passing a medical yesterday, the Croat rejoins his former club, where Barça signed him from in 2014 following an impressive Europa League win and quality performances at the World Cup in Brazil.