{"id":54991,"date":"2025-05-19T22:27:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T21:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=54991"},"modified":"2025-07-18T17:02:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T16:02:37","slug":"is-this-the-end-of-the-line-ivan-rakitic-sparks-retirement-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/is-this-the-end-of-the-line-ivan-rakitic-sparks-retirement-rumors\/","title":{"rendered":"Is This the End of the Line? Ivan Rakitic Sparks Retirement Rumors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former Croatia star and Hajduk Split midfielder Ivan Rakitic has recently responded to widespread speculation surrounding his potential retirement. The rumours started after an emotional appearance in his side’s 2-1 win over Rijeka on Sunday. The 37-year-old was visibly moved as he was substituted in the 89th minute.<\/p>

His emotional reaction sparked reports that it could have been his final home game at the Poljud Stadium. Croatian media outlets reported that Rakitic’s substitution and visible tears could be the mark of the beginning of his farewell. Several sources even claimed that he will retire next week.<\/p>

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