Luka Modrić

In this book, Croatian football legend Luka Modric shares his moving story for the first time. He recounts his childhood in his war-torn homeland, the challenges of growing up during the Croatian War of Independence, and his beginnings as a footballer. He describes how his journey took him from Dinamo Zagreb and Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid, where he became a multiple Champions League winner and even the World Footballer of the Year. Of course, he also narrates the dramatic path of the Croatian team during the 2018 World Cup, all the way to the final. Along the way, he offers intimate insights into his private life and shares his feelings and thoughts. What was his relationship with key players and coaches like? What drives the inner determination that distinguishes him on the field? What does it take to succeed in football? Luka Modric has often been underestimated, but through his courage and determination, he has reached the pinnacle of world football. This is his story, told in his own words.