Luka Modric's cousin kidnapped and killed in El Salvador

The cousin of Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has been found dead in the boot of a car having been kidnapped and killed while working in El Salvador, according to reports.

Spanish newspaper Sport reports that Susana Modric was kidnapped on Monday, although the motive behind it and the subsequent murder remain unknown.

Her body was found two days later in the boot of a car, and police have now opened an investigation into the incident.

The 40-year-old, who leaves behind two children, had been living in El Salvador for six years.

The news comes just two days after Luka Modric had helped Real Madrid overturn a two-goal deficit against Wolfsburg to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League.

The Croatia international was absent from training today and is now expected to miss his side's La Liga match against Getafe on Saturday.