Luka Modric

Luka, ModriÔc

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In his autobiography, Real Madrid galáctico and Croatian legend Luka ModriÔc tells the story of his incredible journey from a childhood in war-torn Yugoslavia to becoming a serial Champions League winner and the most celebrated footballer in the world. In 2018, Luka ModriÔc made football history with an unprecedented feat – winning all four of the most prestigious football awards in the same year: the Golden Ball at the World Cup in Russia, FIFA’s The Best Men’s Player, UEFA Men’s Player of the Year, and the Ballon d’Or.

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Publish Date: 13/05/2021
ISBN: 9781472977939 Category: Tags: ,

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THE FIRST AND ONLY AUTOBIOGRAPHY FROM REAL MADRID GALÁCTICO AND WORLD CUP SUPERSTAR LUKA MODRIC.‘Enthralling.’ – Oliver Holt, Mail on Sunday‘Awesome’ – Match Magazine‘Solemn, soulful and occasionally romantic’ – Alyson Rudd, The Times‘an illuminating insight into the career of one of the greatest players in the modern game’ – Late Tackle‘On a level with the great midfield players of the last 20 years.’ – Sir Alex Ferguson, CBEFor the first time, Real Madrid galáctico and Croatian legend Luka Modric tells the story of his journey from a childhood in his war-torn homeland to becoming a serial UEFA Champions League winner and one of the most celebrated footballers in the world. Regarded as one of the great midfield players of the last 20 years, Luka reveals the difficulties of growing up during the Croatian War of Independence and his beginnings as a footballer. The FIFA World Cup finalist sets the record straight regarding key moments at Dinamo Zagreb, Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid; he gives us intimate insights into his treasured home life; and he brings us his personal account of his career peak – Croatia’s dramatic path to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final. What were his thoughts during decisive matches? What was his relationship with key players and coaches? What is the inner determination that keeps him on the pitch? What does it take to become the best footballer in the world? Luka was consistently underestimated in his early career, but through grit and determination he has defied the expectations of everyone who doubted him, and reached the ultimate heights of world football. This is Luka Modric in his own words.

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Weight 270 g
Dimensions 198 × 129 mm
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Cover

Paperback

Pages

xiii, 290 , 32 unnumbered of plates

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

796.334092 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K