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THE "MARINA" RESTAURANT SECRET—LUKA MODRIC’S LIFE BEFORE GLOBAL FOOTBALL FAME REVEALED
Luka Modric discusses his secret to longevity at AC Milan and his humble beginnings in Zadar. Read about his 2026 World Cup plans.
Not many players can say they’ve done what Luka Modric has—and hardly anyone’s pulled it off for as long as he has. At 40, Modric looks like he’s having fun again, playing in Serie A with AC Milan after leaving Real Madrid last summer. Age doesn’t seem to bother him much.
Last season, he struggled to get into Real Madrid’s starting lineup, so he decided it was time for something new. Now, at San Siro, he’s back in rhythm. He’s started all 17 league matches for Milan this season, and his energy has helped push the team to the top of the table. He’s got one eye on the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico, and right now, he looks ready.
This week, Modric sat down with CdS for an interview. They asked him about his secret. MD quoted his answer:
“Love. Loving football, thinking about football, living for football. Alongside my family, football’s the most important thing I have. The secret is passion. Diet and training matter, but they’re not everything. To stay at the top, you need heart. I’m as happy training now as I was kicking a ball around as a kid.”
In Madrid, people always talked about how seriously Modric took care of his body—the guy’s a pro, no question. Off the pitch, though, he says he keeps things pretty simple.
“I love normality. A normal family, a normal life, just enjoying the little things. I don’t think of myself as special. Not once in my life have I felt above anyone else. If I hadn’t played football, I’d have wanted to be a waiter.”
That’s right—a waiter. Modric actually studied hospitality and trained at the Marina restaurant in Zadar during his first year. He served at wedding banquets, and he was good at it. Croatians drink a lot at weddings, he joked, and he was great at keeping the drinks flowing. Washing dishes, though—he could have done without that.
So, what about coaching? With all his experience, you’d think he might want to give management a shot. He says he’s open to it—maybe as a coach, maybe as a manager. He’s not sure yet. For now, he still feels he’s got more to give on the pitch.
One last thing: during the interview, Modric called Carlo Ancelotti the best manager he’s ever played for. He also had good things to say about Jose Mourinho and his youth coach, Tomo Basic.
10-WEEK WAIT: WHAT DID BILLY GILMOUR DO DURING HIS LONG RECOVERY PERIOD IN LONDON?
Billy Gilmour is back: Analyse his return against Roma and the latest news on Scott McTominay's new 2030 Napoli contract talks.
Billy Gilmour couldn’t hide his excitement after finally shaking off his injury. Those ten weeks on the sidelines felt like forever, honestly.
He made his return on Sunday, stepping onto the pitch for the first time since November 1. Gilmour came on with just 11 minutes left in Napoli’s 2-2 draw against Roma and didn’t waste any time; he played a key pass that set up Alisson Santos’ equaliser only three minutes after coming on.
Gilmour, who used to run the midfield for Chelsea and Brighton, had been part of the Scotland squad that booked a spot at next summer’s World Cup in North America. Still, he missed those crucial games against Greece and Denmark and ended up needing surgery for a hernia right after.
While he was out, things got rough for Napoli. They slipped out of the title race and crashed out early from both the Champions League and Coppa Italia.
But for Gilmour, just being back on the pitch meant everything. He posted on Instagram: “First steps in 2026. There’s no better feeling than being on the pitch and doing it in front of your fans! It’s been a long 10 weeks; now I’m back doing what I love with this team. Forza Napoli Sempre!”
In other news, Scott McTominay, Gilmour’s teammate for both club and country, is in talks over a new Napoli contract. Since joining Manchester United for £27.5 million a year and a half ago, McTominay’s been a game-changer, banging in 12 goals during Napoli’s title run and picking up the league’s player of the year award.
He’s missed the last couple of matches but looks set to return against Atalanta on Sunday. With two and a half years left on his current deal, Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport says his agent and the club are already discussing improved terms.
NAPLES OR MANCHESTER? SCOTT MCTOMINAY’S AGENT HOLDS CRITICAL CONTRACT TALKS WITH NAPOLI
Scott McTominay's agent is in Naples! Discover the details of the 2030 contract offer and why Manchester United want him back now.
Scott McTominay’s team has sat down with Napoli’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, to talk about a possible contract extension at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. After 22 years at Manchester United, McTominay, now 29, made a £25.7 million move to Naples in August 2024.
He wasted no time making an impact. In his first season with Napoli, he played a key role as they clinched their second Serie A title in three years. He didn’t just help them win; he was named the league’s MVP. McTominay racked up 12 goals and six assists during that title run.
He’s kept up that form this season, too. So far, he’s scored 10 goals and picked up four assists across Serie A and the Champions League. Lately, though, he’s missed the last two matches, including Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Roma, after picking up an injury in the win over Genoa on February 7.
Even with him sidelined, there’s plenty of talk about his future in Naples. Corriere dello Sport says Napoli is already working on a new, improved contract for McTominay, who’s signed until 2028, after his standout first 18 months in Italy.
Antonio Conte’s side wants to keep him at the club until at least 2030. Reports say McTominay’s agent has flown to Naples for talks, and negotiations with Manna about the new deal are already underway.
So far, they haven’t hammered out the details on salary. But after proving himself as one of Serie A’s best, McTominay is set for a pay bump.
All this talk about a new deal comes just days after rumours surfaced about Manchester United being in the mix for McTominay’s return. Tuttomercatoweb reported on Friday that he’s considering heading back to the Premier League in 2026, with United leading the chase.
Supposedly, he and his girlfriend Cam Reading are thinking about a move home, and it sounds like a Premier League return could happen sooner rather than later.
Napoli’s global business development officer, Leonardo Giammarioli, spoke about the transfer buzz last week. He told talkSPORT the club is trying to fend off interest from other teams.
“Yeah, of course I’m worried,” he said. “But honestly, especially with Scott, he’s a great guy, we’d be happy if he reaches the next level in a couple of years. Maybe not now, maybe not next year, but he deserves it.
“Look at Stuttgart, they wanted to keep Nick Woltemade, but when Newcastle offered £65 million, there’s not much you can do. If the player wants to go and the money’s right, it’s tough for Italian clubs. The league keeps losing revenue.”
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