CRISTIANO RONALDO had an emotional reunion with legendary Real Madrid team-mate Luka Modric after Portugal’s clash with Croatia at the World Cup.

Ronaldo, 41, and co after a 2-1 victory over the Croatian national team on Thursday at the BMO Field in Canada.

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Luka Modric of Croatia embraces Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal.Cristiano Ronaldo had an emotional reunion with Luka Modric at the World Cup Credit: AP:Associated Press Football player Cristiano Ronaldo in a light blue and white jersey with "RONALDO 7" on the back, hugging a player in a blue checkered uniform on a green field.Ronaldo’s Portugal eliminated Modric’s Croatia from the World Cup’s Last 32 Credit: Getty Images – Getty Tb-proper-football-banner-v2

CR7, who scored Portugal’s opener from the penalty spot to mark his , linked up with Modric, 40, at full-time.

The AC Milan star was visibly distraught after eliminated Croatia in what appears to be the midfielder’s last World Cup.

But the legend rushed to the legend’s side, with whom he spent six years at Real.

The Al-Nassr superstar revealed he comforted and sang his praises.

said: “I played with him for so many years, we are nearly the same age.

“He’s a legend of football because he still plays very well and high quality.

“I said to him so many times congratulations for everything, I love to see you again, I wish you all the best for the next years of your career.”

Ronaldo and Modric dominated the world stage during their time together at .

Luka Modric with a wry smile and wink, holding Cristiano Ronaldo's head.Modric and Ronaldo spent six years together at Real Madrid Credit: AP:Associated Press A soccer player wearing a white jersey with "RONALDO" and the number "7" on the back is hugging another player in a blue jersey.Ronaldo revealed he comforted Modric at full-time and sang his praises Credit: AP:Associated Press

The Premier League greats won four Champions League trophies as well as LaLiga and Copa del Rey.

Ronaldo will now look to win the one major honour that has been eluding him throughout his glittering 24-year career.

Portugal are set for a crunch clash with reigning European champions Spain on Monday at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas for a place in the quarter-finals.

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