Luka Modric shares touching moment with journalist who asks him never to retire
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- An Italian journalist paid a moving tribute to Luka Modric after Croatia were likely knocked out of Euro 2024 by Italy in Leipzig.
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The 38 year-old Croatia captain missed a penalty, but scored shortly afterwards to give Croatia the lead and they were set to qualify for the knockout phase until, with the last kick of the game, Mattia Zaccagni equalised. That put Italy through in second place in Group B on four points behind Spain, with Croatia third on two points.
The journalist said 'I wanted to thank you for everything that you've shown, not only tonight, but throughout your career. Once again, you signed off as a top class player. I'd like to ask you to never retire from your playing career because you're one of the finest players that I've ever commentated on'.
Modric thanked him for the tribute and said in reply 'right from the bottom of my heart, I thank you. I'd also like to keep playing forever, but there probably will come a time when I have to hang up my boots. I'll keep playing on. I don't know for how much longer, but thank you very much for your words.'
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#LukaModric #Croatia #Euro2024
Turning 39 this year and still playing at top level for real madrid and croatia. Truly one of the greatest of this generation.
Would be surprised if he’s not at the World Cup in 2026 tbh
In the middle aswel
@@xcf5587Yeah he’d be like 40-41 by then. Playing pro at tht age isn’t unheard of, look at pepe. Hope his wc run is better than his euros run
Ever*
Having a Ballon d’or automatically puts you in the best ever* area of discussion and not “the best of this generation” discussions.
Francesco Repice, not an ordinary journalist, the official voice of Italian matches on the national Radio, one of those old school sport journalists with an unbelievable talent and vocabulary… check if u find some of his highlights as a commentator translated (for example the speech after Italy wins the euro cup)
Lo amo. Grandissimo Repice e ha fatto davvero un bellissimo gesto.
KUUUROOOOOOOO!!!! EL PRINCIPEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Same guy who shouted "Ancora Pirlo"?
❤❤❤
I’ve always loved Modric. Such a gentle personality and humble demeanour ❤️
well said truley remarkable player on yje pitch and out
How could anyone hate on that guy.. he is one the players that even rival fans applaud 👏
I'm a barca fan and I completely agree with u
England fan here, he knocked us out the world Cup in 2018 and I agree
No he isnt
@@zedell1233 but it was mandzukic
@@bhvillaman4401 if you want to be literal yeah, but modric was the difference imo
English journalist could never have such class
I agree, they are far too pompous and entitled.
That’s a ridiculous comment to make
@@Some-kid-called-David care to explain why?
@@97YNWA97 actually think about what you said in your original comment
I have seen Italian journalists being just as bad as the English ones. This is not about English or Italian, this is about a kind and thoughtful person who wanted to express how he genuinely felt, and he happens to be a journalist.
I'm not crying , you are crying 🥲
no one is crying bro
Bro… now that’s original. Is that like an abbreviated form of brother? You are at the cutting edge of the new cool slang.
@@sbuckle1171 you're a weird guy
@@Willem-s6x Nah no weirdness here. It’s you - the guy who tries to downplay a hilarious comment by JoelJose6608 - that is eccentric.
The Italian journalist is a man of honour and respect who understands his job. Like Luka Modric, he is world class.
Francesco Repice italian journalist
And more importantly, the greatest sport radio commentator ever
@@andreadiotallevi5780comunque sono italiano ahahah, penso che sia uno dei migliori al commento
Uhh no he’s not, Landon Donovan is way better as a commentator 🇺🇸
@AliHussein-xg3sw I don't know if this should be some sort of joke that I don't get, but don't ever put American flag on yt football clip and say something is the best about it. Not even as a joke. His hair might be tho.
Francesco Repice has the best recipe for politeness
Awesome Word choice
I’m a hardcore Barca fan but Luka is such a nice guy and a fine player
He is a great player and an even better person. What did we do to deserve Luka😢
Luka Modric is such a rare talent that the world of football will be all the poorer for his retirement. Not only a great player but a fine person as well.
39 and still one of the best. Amazing!!!
Modric could star as Van Gogh in a movie
Watched Modric many times at the lane. What a fantastic footballer, it was an absolute privilege to watch him live.
Thank you for the kinds words fella, means a lot
@@Manos-de-Piedra Luka?
Really hope he comes back to WHL to round out his career.
@@thanossamy1543what is WHL?
@@markmusic5303 White Hart Lane, Tottenham's old stadium
Mr. Fantastic Francesco Repice, fabolous italian speaker. Honour and glory for Luka Modric, but to Repice, as well, for asking it him.
A truly amazing athlete, as others have said " one of the greatest of this generation"👍
Man... A world without Modric playing football.
He's my all time favorite player. Gonna miss him so much. On and off the pitch pure class
What a legend!
What a player he has been.
Still is, not has been
Not retired yet
Phenomenon player - and very humble too. Lovely comments from the reporter as well ❤
A class act in every way 👍👍
One of my favourite footballers from when he was at Tottenham Hotspur. Not a Spurs fan here, but Mr Modric has class and poise seen in very few players. A class act.
This guy is amazing, as a player, as a person! A true leader who never gives up! Best of luck from 🇷🇺
Grande Modrić
Luka powa !
G.O.A.T.❤️❤️❤️
Your Favourite Players, Favourite Player
Trivela King Modric❤
Legenda❤
Modric is not only a legend of football, but a legend of the world too.
Nice to see a positive interaction between a player and journalist.
Legend 🐐
Luka💪💪💪💖💖🇭🇷
Top player ❤
He is one of those who made us love football ! Great player and remarkable personality ...
LEGEND ❤
The best midfielder to ever grace the pitch.
@AlessioFurlan
"After Italy’s 1-0 loss to North Macedonia, there were no official congratulations from the Italian team, Coach Roberto Mancini or any Italian reporters!"
top footballer and an even better lad
Viva!! Luka Moderic. What a fantastic Footballer and servant of the beautiful game. He is a credit to Croatia.
Legenda!!🇭🇷
Forever young... I want to be forever young...
Do you really want to live forever? Forever, and ever. 😔
"Spankies", not "Sparkies"! 😂
Class personified.
Tremendous player. Great heart.
Legend
I love Modra, he will always be a legend
Classy
Great footballer love watching him play better than any English footballer keep going Luca 😊
Pure class
Would have Mod back at Spurs in a heartbeat! We never did replace him and he'd still deliver the goods in the Premier League.
Thank you for the kind words it means a lot
He's probably one of the few who deserves playing this fantastic game till his death.
Just won another UEFA Super Cup today, highest trophies won player in the history of Real Madrid.. legend❤
Luka ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷 ✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
He reminds me of messi
Winning ballon dor when the winner is only between Messi and ronaldo.. Bring Croatia to the final world cup 2018 and the third place.. Help madrid to win champions league multiple times.. Definitely a legend
As an Italian, I doubt whether it would have been better if Croatia passed instead of Italy.
They surely would have made a better figure against Switzerland.
Unbelievable player
Sadly, his own country doesn't give him much respect
Modric got most big chance created this season for real madrid despite only playing 40 minutes of an game,Got 7 asist aswell which is close to the starter toni kroos that got 8 asist.They two in rotation is a joy to watch,their physicallity has gotten worse due to age but the quality they bring to real madrid is unreplaceble ❤❤
Said absolutely nothing, but sure 🤷♂️
IT most likely will be his last season with Real Madrid. They usually keep around 3 to 5 players of the old guard to teach the young guys what to do and then the younger players take over. Real Madrid will forever be grateful to this man and hopefully he'll get the sending off that he rightfully has earned.
The only man worthy of separating Ronaldo & Messi in their 15 years of dominance.
Hé cannot keep playing his whole life either. Lol nice words though.
Tw@ I'll never forget what he said about England and will never forgive him for it.
Luka❤
Probably one of the best midfielders of all time
Forever people will say, 'Please just a little bit longer'.
big respect for my Captain!
Respect! Respect! Respect!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Didn't know Modric could speak Italian
More look like modric flirt than share emotional touching moment😂😂
I love this guy ❤
I don't want him to retire either! I think it would be more heartbreaking to see Modric retire than Messi or Ronaldo 😭
One of the greats. Who can’t appreciate Modric?
An inspiration to all, Luka Modric, take a bow.
He is a legend, Cristiano is a legend...who is messi?
What a player he’s been
A living legend
Respect
Oh this is the guy who misses penalty kicks in elimination matches
Love you modric
(I am a cule though)
Humble modric
As a messi fan I am saying he deserve a world cup
He deserves it! An incredible player for his club and nation! I ended up supporting Croatia only for Luka Modric!
Ronaldo cant compare to this legend
Folks this is all gratefulness means ❤
Favorite midfield modric❤❤❤ real
Modric can do no wrong. What a player.
Made my day this
Grande Modric
Modric is a class act.
I am a die hard Barcelona fan, hate Real Madrid, but I love football and you cannot hate a guy like this or Toni Kroos. Only respect.
Come back to Spurs.
Kinda hard to think that Ronaldo is older than Modric
Class Act.
Classy journalist, even classier footballing person ❤❤❤
An outstanding player at Tottenham, we could see early on he was destiny for bigger things....
Sounds beautiful in Italian