Luka Modric is star and a legend of the legendary Real Madrid. Today he has it all. Whatever you can think of. But was his path as melodious as it seems today?
Rewind 30 years. Since that day, everything changed. That was the day when his grandfather was killed. December 18, 1991. Cries of war around was all around. The Serbian forces were coming forward with the monstrousity. The city Modrici of Dalmatia near Velebit Mountains were taken over by the Serbian forces. The people are running away to stay alive. The old man Modric lost of life in a rather disappointing way. He was returning home with his cows and goats. And when the Serbians arrived they felt that they need to send a message to the remaining Croats. They shot Modric senior just to make them aware of their presence. But as Modric senior passed, his grandchild was given the same name. As if Modric senior was reborn.
The next eight years little Luka spent a refugee in a hotel in Zadar. Before understanding what life means, all he got is the scent of death morning, day and night and that too every day. But of course life goes on. That shy little kid also started to grow. Because there were land mines it was not allowed to get out of the hotel. Therefore, roaming and exploring was limited within the specific boundaries of the hotel. Often Luka was seen in the parking lot, kicking a ball without a worry of the world . After all, that was his medicine and the little break from the harsh reality of shooting, bombings and blood in his life. The game of hobby soon became his center of attraction. But the story of Luka's struggle barely started by then. He went on a split trial but failed. This made him sad. He failed ecause the selectors thought he can not survive in the world of football so physical. Mostly because Luca's physique was a little bad comparing to what usually is the necessity in professional football competition. However, in the initiativebwas taken by the head of Zader's academy, who took him to Dinamo Zagreb's trial. There Modric finally got himself a chance to prove himself. However, coaches over at Dinamo said, it would be hard for Luca to adapt. All his career Luca faced questions over questions. In 2008, when he joined Tottenham, there were doubts about him. Will modric be able to adapt and shine in the English game? A game so physical and fast that many stars fail?
Needless to say that not only he survived all of it, but also he showed that he can be better than that, so good that clubs like Real Madrid and Chelsea lined up for his signature. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovic also invited Modric to his personal yacht back then, to convice him to join Chelsea. Modric was actually convinced. And he was this close to joining Chelsea. But the only matter that stopped this transfer was Tottenham owner Daniel Levy. Levy would never sell a player of his to a direct rival. And he abides by that rule even today. So Modric to Real Madrid became more inevitable. Eventually in exchange for 30 million pounds, he made the capital of Spain his home. Even this time too the reality of skepticism didn't leave his tail. Well he actually be enough to be a part of the Galacticos of Real Madrid? Or will he just fall off like a meteoroid? But proving the doubters wrong that little Modric from Croatia is still playing for the "Los Blancos" even today after 10 years. 10 very successful years. Now that he has become 36, soon after this season, maybe he might have to give up that famous white jersey. But Madrid can forget what Lukita was for them. He is an aggressive midfielder, but now he plays deep to help the defense and then help attack. pressing him doesn't help actually. bending the body to his will with a bump off the ball and fool the opponent. Unbelievable close control and dribbling from defender to defender and proceed effortlessly. Those long 70 yard diagonal balls never miss their destination. The long distance shooting of his is unique, a perfect middle soldier. now no one talks about his shape. He won the Balon D'Or in the era of Messi and Ronaldo. Taken the little Croatia of 40 lakh people to the world cup final.
Luka Modric won trophies after trophies, stardom, the money, today he has it all. Nevertheless, there is no sterile arrogance. Still he is the shy person in front of the camera, with the exception of on or two times, the whole time passed with a shoulder long hair. He has always put his team in front of him. The survivor of the wars are from a long time ago. Maybe there has been a few lives in the middle. The war scattered his life, that war made him stronger. Attracted the fertility of the artist, but the whole midfield is his canvas. the football of life is also filled with contradiction!