Fabian Ruiz put on a spectacular performance, leading his team to victory against the Croatian National Team at EURO 2024. With his exceptional skills, he made key contributions throughout the match.

In a stunning display of talent, Ruiz executed a heel cut to evade Luka Modric, one of Croatia’s star players. This move showcased his agility and ability to outwit opponents on the field. Additionally, he effortlessly outmaneuvered Marcelo Brozovic with another skillful cut, leaving him behind in the dust.

The highlight of Ruiz’s performance came when he utilized his left foot to beat Dominik Livakovic, the Croatian goalkeeper. With a powerful strike, he found the back of the net, securing a crucial goal for his team. His accuracy and precision left the spectators in awe.

Ruiz’s dominance on the field during this match was undeniable. He took control of the game, dictating the pace and displaying his technical prowess. His ability to read the game and make decisive moves impressed both fans and experts.

This victory against the Croatian National Team showcased Fabian Ruiz’s immense talent and his potential to become a prominent figure in international football. His performance was a testament to his skills, determination, and ability to shine on the big stage.

As EURO 2024 continues, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate more remarkable displays of skill from Fabian Ruiz, as he aims to lead his team to further success in the tournament.

Luka Modric is one of the symbols of perseverance. Photo: Croatian Football Federation

When “old people” are not a burden

Before Pepe and Cristiano Ronaldo of the Portuguese Team take the field at EURO 2024 on June 19, tonight, Luka Modric is the first “old man” to take the field at this year’s tournament, when Croatia meets Spain. Dental. Modric is 38 years old, and will turn 39 in nearly 3 months. In fact, the Spanish side also has a player only 3 months younger than him, Jesus Navas, but this defender’s starting ability is not high.

Recent EUROs have seen many records broken, from the oldest to the youngest players, and it shows the transformation of professional sports. They show their talent earlier, prolong their careers longer, instead of the older elements becoming a burden in a team, they even still carry a big responsibility. Modric is still called the “X Factor” of the Croatian Team at this year’s tournament.

The best players are prolonging their careers longer, despite the increasing pace and intensity of the modern game. Higher levels of fitness and endurance are being demanded of athletes, but that is being met by increasing expertise on how to maximize performance.

“Sports science has had an impact on the way we prepare modern-day players in terms of diet, nutrition, lifestyle and training programmes,” said Tony Strudwick, a sports scientist with more than 3 decades of soccer experience, told the Associated Press. “We came out of the 80s and 90s with an increasing level of professionalism.”

Having held prominent roles at Manchester United, Arsenal and England and is now Medical Director at West Bromwich Albion, having also worked with Ronaldo, Strudwick believes it is important for athletes to change physically through years is not so much but a change in mentality. “We have seen a kind of evolution in professionalism as opposed to an evolution in genetics,” says Strudwick. “It’s not that players were unprofessional before, they just weren’t. know what they don’t know.”

The fight with young people

In The Guardian’s introduction to the players, it was written: “Tomislav Basic, one of Modric’s first coaches whom he calls his “second father”, said: “What people don’t What I realized about Luka is that he is largely self-taught. For days and months, this small boy played with the ball alone in the parking lot of a refugee hotel, kicking it against the wall and manipulating it with a half-spin that became his trademark. His signature move.

The story of the boy who went through war and won the Ballon d’Or is well known, as are – although to a lesser extent – his troubles with the law, including charges of tax evasion and perjury, But it’s the details and the many layers that make it so special. Especially now that he is almost 39 and has been with the national team for 18 years. Is this the last tournament for the conductor? At this point, he’s probably the only one who knows.”

Interestingly, Modric will have a competition with Lamine Yamal (16 years old) – the youngest player at EURO 2024. It will be an interesting match, although overall, the Spanish team is rated higher. . They have the resilience of youth with many new factors, but also remember that Modric is a symbol of tenacity and perseverance in all circumstances.

Modric plays, he will have his 176th match for the Croatian team, equal to Gianluigi Buffon (Italy) in third place among players with the most national team caps. If Croatia reaches the semi-finals and Modric plays all the matches, he will surpass Sergio Ramos (180) to take second place, behind Ronaldo (207).