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Huge VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric's

Huge VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric's
BBC Sport Friday 03 July 2026, 04:42 UTC 1 min read
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Veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo gets another day on the World Cup stage after Croatia are denied a late equaliser by a huge VAR call.

Veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo gets another day on the World Cup stage after Croatia are denied a late equaliser by a huge VAR call.
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