It always hurts to see the legends of football stop dressing the colors they love, but their memory will always remain in the memory of the fans.
Luka Modric leaves Real Madrid after a trajectory full of successes and recognition. Its history, marked by adversity and effort, made it An international football reference. With its departure, the club closes a glorious stage of its history, while Croatian says goodbye with the love and admiration of millions of followers.
It was learned as one of the most emblematic figures of the soccer world. However, history is not only marked by sports success, but also by childhood crossed by The war and adversity. From his early years in Croatia Until his consecration as one of the best midfielders in history, his career reflects effort, resilience and talent.
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From a dark childhood to a brilliant present in football: Luka Modric’s story
Modric was born on September 9, 1985 in Zadar, Croatiain a context of extreme violence. During the war of independence of Croatia, his family suffered painful losses and had to constantly move to avoid clashes. His grandfather, who had been a key figure in his childhood and the one who drove him to play, was murdered by Serbian forcesa fact that deeply marked the young Luka.
Despite the difficulties, Modric found in football an escape route. Since childhood, he showed exceptional skills with the round, which allowed him to enter the lower divisions of the NK Zadar. His talent caught the attention of the recruiters and, over time, he joined Dinamo Zagreb, where he began to build his professional career.
After standing out, Modric was signed by the Tottenham Hotspur In 2008. In the Premier League, his ability to distribute the game and his tactical vision made him a key piece of the team. His performance caught the attention of real Madridwhich in 2012 decided to incorporate it into its ranks.
Since his arrival at the Spanish club, Modric was consolidated as one of the midfielders more influential of modern football. Its precision in the passes, their tactical intelligence and their leadership within the field were fundamental for the success of the team. In 2018, he received the Golden Ballbecoming the first player in more than a decade to break the hegemony of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the awards.
The end of an era full of successes: Luka Modric will leave Real Madrid
After 13 seasons In Real Madrid, Luka Modric announced his departure from the club. His last game at Santiago Bernabéu was against Real Sociedad, and his final farewell will take place after the Club World Cup 2025.
Since his arrival in 2012, Modric was a key piece in the team. Played 590 official matches and won 28 titles, including 6 Champions League6 Club World Cups, 5 European Super Cups, 4 Leagues, 2 King Cups and 5 Spanish Super Cups.
At the individual level, he was recognized with multiple awards, including the Golden Ball in 2018, the FIFA The Best Award and the title of player of the UEFA year. In addition, it was included 6 times in the FIFA FIFPRO World Eleven and chosen 2 times as the best midfielder in the Champions League.
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