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He’s my friend – Modric picks player he wants to win award this year

NewsDeskNgMay 28, 2024May 28, 20240

Real Madrid midfielder, Luka Modric has said he wants teammate Toni Kroos to win the Ballon d’Or this year ahead of Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. Kroos has decided to end his club career after his contract with Real Madrid runs out in the summer. The Germany international has been...

I won’t explain why I benched Kroos, Modric – Ancelotti

NewsDeskNgJan 25, 2023January 25, 20230

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has said Luka Modric and Toni Kroos understand that the team’s “moment of transition” means they won’t start every game. Ancelotti, however, backed the two midfielders to still be “decisive” starting with their Copa del Rey quarter-final clash with Atletico Madrid on Thursday. Modric and...