Luka Modric: "I saw Ronaldo desperate on the verge of tears"

While the biography of Luka Modric will be published soon, the Real Madrid midfielder revealed some crisp passages on Thursday at Corriere dello Sport . "My way" reveals in particular the time when Cristiano Ronaldo and José Mourinho almost fought. The Croatian also ensures that Juventus supporters knew that Cristiano was going to sign for the Turin club. In addition, the 2018 Ballon d'Or describes Totti as a myth. Stories.

When Cristiano Ronaldo and José Mourinho almost came to blows ...

Back in 2013 during a Spanish Cup match. Real Madrid of José Mourinho, Cristiano and Modric then leads 2-0 at halftime. “Ronaldo did not come back sufficiently in defense in his part of the field and that made José (Mourinho) furious. They argued a lot on the ground. Back in the locker room at break, I saw Ronaldo desperate on the verge of tears. He said, "I'm doing the best I can and he continues to criticize me." Mourinho then entered the locker room and began to criticize him, questioning his investment during the match. I was surprised by Mourinho's angry reaction. The spirits got so heated between them that the players had to intervene to prevent them from fighting. ” This incredible event was indicative of the tensions already existing in the Madrid wardrobe (with Özil and Sergio Ramos in mind). Mourinho's adventure on the Real Madrid bench was coming to an end. Indeed, the Portuguese tactician had left the White House at the end of June 2013 after a second place in La Liga, a defeat in the semi-final of C1 and in the final of the Spanish Cup.   

When Juventus fans applauded Ronaldo, "they knew he would be joining Turin in three months"

The vice-champion of the world 2018 also returns to the reaction of the Turin fans who had applauded Cristiano Ronaldo after his incredible bicycle at Juventus Stadium during the quarter final of the Champions League 2018 won 3-0 by Real Madrid: "They all stood up to applaud him. They knew he would join Juventus in three months. ” A strange reconstruction of history, because at the time of the famous return, the departure of Ronaldo was not known and his arrival at Juventus even less.

The penalty against Juve in the quarterfinal return of C1 2018 was fair according to Modric

After the first leg, another anecdote concerning this time the quarter-final return of the Champions League 2018 against Juventus. The quadruple winner of the C1 believes that the controversial penalty obtained in overtime was logical. “When Real Madrid is affected by arbitration decisions, these are always subject to controversy. The truth is that this penalty was normal and I regretted seeing Buffon react like this ”admits the 34-year-old.

His admiration for Totti and Milan

In her book, Luka Modric also tells that Francesco Totti is one of his idols. The legend of AS Roma inspires him with deep respect. The former Tottenham player even dedicates a photo to him in his biography: "Here I am with one of my myths", is written in the legend. The native of Zadar (Croatia) explains his youthful passion for Milan, the "club in which our legend Boban played" and his admiration for Ronaldo the Brazilian phenomenon. "I had a shin with his image and once saved me from a serious injury," he says.   

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