Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has sought to offer support to teammate Rodrygo Goes after his penalty miss for Brazil.

Rodrygo fluffed his penalty in Brazi's World Cup shootout defeat to Modric's Croatia this week.

“It can happen to anyone," said Modric. "Rodrygo must be congratulated because in this match, with all that it means, having the strength and mentality to take and shoot a penalty is worth congratulating him for.

"Everyone can fail, I have told him, I have told him I remember, I was a few years older than him when I missed my penalty in the shootout against Turkey in 2008. I was 23. It's not easy but I'm sure it will make him stronger and he'll gain more experience and strength to continue. I'm sure he's going to get stronger with this, nothing happens.

“Everyone fails, I have given him encouragement and strength. A pity because it was him and because I get along very well with him, but I'm happy for my country, that we are in the semis."