Toronto, July 3 -- Luka Modric criticised VAR after Croatia's FIFA World Cup exit to Portugal, claiming his side was harshly treated following a controversial penalty decision and a disallowed late equaliser.

He questioned the consistency of officiating and suggested that bigger footballing nations often receive more favourable calls in key moments.

Modric reiterated his long-standing concerns about VAR, arguing that the technology is being applied inconsistently across matches. He said it should only intervene in situations involving a clear error, and suggested that Croatia have often been on the wrong end of tight, marginal decisions in key moments.

"Yes, we deserved a lot more. Some things didn't go our way. That penalty... If it w...