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BALLON D'OR WINNER LUKA MODRIC FULFILLS MILAN DREAM AFTER MADRID RETIREMENT MISS
Luka Modrić calls AC Milan the "next best thing" after failing to retire at Real Madrid, revealing the Italian club was his childhood favorite growing up.
Luka Modric recently shared that while he dreamed of retiring at Real Madrid, playing for AC Milan is the next best thing and has been a childhood dream of his. He also recalled a time when Tottenham blocked his move to Chelsea.
Modric's contract ended last summer, just before his 40th birthday, and he's found a new spark at San Siro.
He spoke with Slaven Bilic on a podcast about his career and this new chapter.
Modric said, I always wanted to retire at Real Madrid. But things don't always work out as planned, and since that didn't happen, I had to decide what to do next.
What's done is done, and I have no regrets. Leaving Real Madrid means taking a step down, that's for sure. But I think I've joined a club that's very close to Real Madrid in terms of history and reputation, so it's the best alternative for me.
I grew up watching Italian soccer, and Milan was my favourite team. Even when I couldn't imagine leaving Real Madrid, I'd think about where I'd love to play, and Milan was always my first choice, besides Real Madrid.
Modric has always admired Milan, especially since they had so many talented players from Croatia, like Zvonimir Boban, back then.
During the podcast, Modric reflected on his early career and how it took time for him to become a Ballon d'Or winner.
People thought I was too short, so at Hajduk Split, they tried exercises to make me taller. "But I never lost faith in myself, and I joined Dinamo Zagreb, which is where it all began," he said.
He moved to the Premier League to play for Tottenham Hotspur in 2008 and spent four years in London before joining Real Madrid.
Modric explained, Chelsea tried to sign me, but Daniel Levy made it clear that he wouldn't let me go to them. He said the only club he'd sell me to was Real Madrid.
I didn't think a club like Real Madrid would want me, but during the summer, I heard they really wanted me at the Bernabeu. I couldn't believe it. Despite what the Tottenham president had promised, the transfer wasn't easy. I could've acted better, but Levy had given me his word, and I wanted him to keep it.
I had made up my mind and was ready to refuse to play if he tried to stop me from leaving.
Modric won everything possible at Real Madrid, often with Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti leading the way.
If someone had told me when I arrived that I'd achieve all this and be so happy, I wouldn't have believed it. It was amazing. I'm not just talking about trophies or wins, but staying at a club like this for 13 years...
I was 27 when I joined and almost 40 when I left. Everyone knows what Real Madrid means; they don't accept anything less than the best. Just lasting at that level for so long makes me so proud.
ROMA LOAN CUT SHORT: GASPERINI SAYS EVAN FERGUSON NEEDS TO IMPROVE "TECHNICALLY AND PERSONALLY."
Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini clarified he doesn't dislike Evan Ferguson but issued a clear demand: the striker must "up his game, not just technically, but also as a person."
Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini has told Evan Ferguson he needs to improve.
Gasperini clarified that he doesn't dislike the striker, who is on loan.
There have been reports that Roma might want to end their season-long deal with Albion for the Republic of Ireland international, as he hasn't made a big splash in Italy yet.
Gasperini hasn't said he wants to cut the loan short. Most sources suggest it's possible, but only if Albion agrees.
Gazzetta Dello Sport even ran a headline this week suggesting Roma had already decided.
Many fans and media jumped on this, especially since Albion striker Stefanos Tzimas just suffered a knee injury that will sideline him for months.
Gasperini has supported Ferguson, who has been dealing with his own injury.
However, he seemed to lay down the law before the Europa League game against Celtic.
At a recent press conference, the Roma boss said he had no antipathy toward Ferguson, but he seemed to imply that he wants Ferguson to step up his game.
Gasperini told reporters, “There's no dislike for the players; it's about their performances.
“Ferguson has had many chances. Do we want to be patient with him? Yes, we do.
“He needs to up his game, not just technically, but also as a person.”
While Ferguson hasn't been at his peak, he also hasn't gotten great support when he's been on the field in Serie A or the Europa League.
Gasperini seemed to acknowledge this before the Parkhead game.
He said, “We haven't scored much all year, so it's probably a structural issue for us, even though we've played well at times.
“In these last two games, we haven't been creating as many dangerous chances.
“This isn't about individual players; it's a team problem.
SUPER-SUB CHRISTIAN PULISIC BAGS TWO; MILAN'S 3-2 THRILLER KEEPS TOP SPOT
A 29-meter strike from Rabiot and a Pulisic brace secured a season-defining 3-2 victory for AC Milan, demonstrating determination in the title race.
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After recovering from a fever, Christian Pulisic scored twice in AC Milan’s 3-2 victory at Torino. Adrien Rabiot chipped in, describing his own fantastic goal.
The USMNT star wasn’t even supposed to play. He had a high temperature the night before and only joined his teammates a few hours before the game.
Coming off the bench, he scored twice, helping turn a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 win against Torino. Rabiot added a goal from 29 meters out.
I was really sick two days ago, but I felt better today. “I’m just glad I could be here and help the team,” Pulisic told Sky Sport Italia.
I didn’t know if I could play. I felt better this morning. I’m happier about the win than my goals.
Pulisic has played less compared to past seasons because of injuries, but has scored seven goals in nine Serie A games.
It’s been a weird season, and I want to get more playing time. We’ll focus on each game and see where we stand at the end of the season.
Milan's win means they're still at the top of the table with Napoli, one point ahead of Inter, a good response to their Coppa Italia exit to Lazio.
We started badly, but we improved halfway through the first half. We knew we had to play better in the second half and be more determined. We picked up the tempo, and Christian’s substitution helped, Rabiot told Sky Sport Italia.
These are the games that can turn a season around. It shows we’re determined and focused. We need to start stronger because we can’t always expect to come back from 2-0 down.
Rabiot's goal was amazing, maybe the best of his career, and seemed to come out of nowhere.
We needed a spark, and sometimes you have to try something different. We made errors, but the important thing was our attitude and how we turned it around. Everyone who came off the bench played well, said the France international.
We’ll see what happens, but with this attitude, we can go far.
Rafael Leao left the game in the first half with a possible adductor injury in his right leg.
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