The war with Serb rebels, during which Zadar and the surrounding region were heavily shelled, toughened Modric, according to those close to him. After a bidding war he was snapped up by Real Madrid in Croatia team was hailed for their historic world cup run in Russia as the Modric-led team reached the finals. After winning Ballon d'Or Modric said that he would exchange all his individual awards for a World Cup. Unfortunately, it didn't happen, even this success that we achieved in the World Cup, for such a small country as Croatia, is something amazing.
But how it didn't happen, this is a great feeling to win at least this, and I'm very happy for it. Modric's popularity in Croatia and his image as a modest family man was tarnished by his testimony last year during the multi-million-euro corruption trial of former Dinamo Zagreb chief Zdravko Mamic.
Modric's testimony supported Mamic's case against allegations of corruption, angering many fans who saw the trial as a chance to clean up the corruption-ridden sport. Prosecutors eventually charged Modric in March for giving false evidence, but dropped the case on Monday due to a lack evidence. Any lingering anger against Modric had evaporated long ago, however, after he brilliantly inspired Croatia to their first World Cup final last summer. Despite the defeat by France, more than , people gave captain Modric and his team a heroic welcome on their return to Zagreb.
Luka Modric: Once a Croatian war child, now king of world football. He plays mainly as a central midfielder, but can also play as an attacking midfielder or as a defensive midfielder, usually deployed as a deep-lying playmaker. He is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation, and the greatest Croatian footballer of all-time.
Born in Zadar, Modric's childhood coincided with the Croatian War of Independence which displaced his family. In , he was signed by Dinamo Zagreb at age 16, after showing promise with his hometown club NK Zadar's youth team. He made his debut for Dinamo in and won three consecutive league titles and domestic cups, being named the Prva HNL Player of the Year in After Zinedine Zidane took over Madrid, Modric was critical to three consecutive Champions League titles from to , each time being voted into the squad of the season.
In , was awarded the Golden Foot award for career results and personality. Modric made his international debut for Croatia against Argentina in March , and scored his first international goal in a friendly match against Italy. Furthermore, he has been named the Croatian Footballer of the Year a record eight times between Sign In. Edit Luka Modric. Showing all 5 items.
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