Luka Modric has had a spectacular profession with Actual Madrid, successful numerous trophies, and changing into the star of an already star-studded squad.
Now the Croatian has taken a step again to have a look at a few of his most interesting moments with Los Blancos, posing with the completely different commemorative shirts from the video games he has performed for Actual Madrid.
In a season that may very well be his final for Actual Madrid, the Croatian genius talks in regards to the moments which have marked his 11 years as a Madridista.
“Actual Madrid is all the things to me,” Modric mentioned to the golf equipment in-house media channel. “It is a part of my life, my household and it is a lifestyle.
“I am from Croatia and I used to be born there, however I have been right here for 11 years and I really feel at house. I’m grateful for all the things I’m experiencing at the very best membership within the historical past of soccer.”
Three Champions League titles in a row
Modric was a key element of the Actual Madrid aspect that gained three Champions League titles below Zinedine Zidane, forming a sensational midfield trio alongside Casemiro and Toni Kroos.
“With this shirt (250 video games) we gained the third Champions League in a row in Kiev,” Modric mentioned. “It was spectacular, and one thing that no crew had ever finished earlier than.
“It is a very stunning shirt they usually had been unforgettable years. They had been years of nice success, of having fun with ourselves with our teammates, the best way we performed and competed.”
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Ballon d’Or
Modric additionally has the honour of breaking the Lionel Messi – Cristiano Ronaldo stranglehold on the Ballon d’Or, successful the trophy in 2018 after a sensation 12 months with membership and nation.
“I just like the quantity 300,” Modric continued. “This shirt can be particular as a result of I gained the Ballon d’Or. Between the earlier shirt and this one I gained the Champions League.
“Then I had an unimaginable World Cup with Croatia after which I gained the largest particular person soccer award. It was a dream and it is one thing I’ll always remember. This shirt has a particular place due to all this.”
Modric, Benzema and Zidane
Modric was a part of a Actual Madrid crew which dominated European soccer, and after successful the Champions League in 2022, Karim Benzema went on to win the Ballon d’Or that very same 12 months.
“It is also a particular shirt for 450 video games,” Modric mentioned. “Scoring a aim on the Santiago Bernabu could be very good. I used to be captain in that sport.
“However what I keep in mind is that Karim [Benzema] offered his Ballon d’Or to the followers. Zidane and I had been there with the trophy and we gave it to him. Then I scored the aim within the win in opposition to Sevilla and it was an ideal night time.”
