Croatia suffered a resounding defeat, 3-0, against Argentina, and at the end of the game, Luka Modric strongly criticized the refereeing of Daniele Orsato. The Real Madrid star says the centre-back shouldn’t have called the penalty that started Argentina’s run to the 2022 World Cup final.

Luka Modric strongly criticizes the refereeing of Daniele Orsato

“I don’t like to talk about refereeing at all, but it’s impossible not to talk now.” This was one of the worst referees I have ever seen. I’m not just talking about this match. This is a disaster.

There was no penalty at this stage. I don’t want to take away Argentina, but that penalty killed us (not morally). Now we need to recover and win the match for third place” – Luka Modrich.

Despite being furious with Orsato’s refereeing, Modric acknowledges Argentina’s superiority and wishes Lionel Messi the best of luck in Sunday’s grand final.

“Argentina deservedly won this match. Her players were better, they deserved to win.

I hope Messi wins this World Cup. He is the best player ever and he deserves it.

Takes an impressive tour. Every game he shows how big he is,” the Real Madrid midfielder added.

Two-time world champion (1978, 1986) the Argentine national team will play the sixth World Cup final in history. The Cougars lost in the 1930s, 1990s and 2014.

Semi-final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

• Tuesday, December 13

Argentina – Croatia 3-0

• Wednesday, December 14

Morocco – France (Al Beit Stadium – Al Khor, 21:00)

• Small final: Croatia – France / Morocco / December 17 / 17:00 / Khalifa International Stadium

• Grand Finale: Argentina – France / Morocco / December 18 / 17:00 / Lusail Stadium