Former teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will face off as Portugal take on Croatia Credit: Denis LOVROVIC / AFP

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric will make history when two outfield players aged over 40 face off for the first time in a World Cup as Portugal take on Croatia in Thursday’s last-32 clash.

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