LEIPZIG (Germany) – It’s all there a career inside the game Of Luka Modric. The mistake from the spot, the opening goal, the joy, the hope, the desperation. At the final whistle there is only bitterness for Italy’s draw in the last assault. But after the shower comes the honor of arms also for the Croatian warrior who when he returns to the field for the interviews is welcomed by a thunderous applause of the Italian fans. Luka Modric remains a universal champion and the Italian national team fans celebrate him as if he were one of them; he is an entirely Italian sensitivitylike that of coach Spalletti who fraternally embraces a journalist after the passing of his dear wife.
Modric, compliments in the press room
After greeting the public, Luka Modric went in pressroom finding – here too – the appreciation of Francesco RepiceRadio Rai correspondent and commentator of the match between Croatia and Italy.“I would like to ask you to never retire from football – asked the Italian commentator – because you are one of the best footballers I have ever commented in my life”. Modric thanks with teary eyes, managing to hold back the tears: it is the last dribble to disorient an overwhelming emotion.
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