![The stench of death that was never far away' - Luka Modric's brutal childhood makes his rise to the top all the more remarkable | Independent.ie The stench of death that was never far away' - Luka Modric's brutal childhood makes his rise to the top all the more remarkable | Independent.ie](https://focus.independent.ie/thumbor/5tDuY_Nv7PLM2mPTR-vBYo6Uq0k=/0x43:1484x860/960x640/prod-mh-ireland/fbb0df92-c1f8-11ed-a363-0210609a3fe2.jpg)
The stench of death that was never far away' - Luka Modric's brutal childhood makes his rise to the top all the more remarkable | Independent.ie
![Luka Modric became the first Nike-sponsored athlete to lift the World Cup Golden Ball since Ronaldo in 1998 Luka Modric became the first Nike-sponsored athlete to lift the World Cup Golden Ball since Ronaldo in 1998](https://www.dreamteamfc.com/c/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/07/Luka-Modric-Croatia-Nike.jpg?strip=all&quality=100&w=750&h=500&crop=1)
Luka Modric became the first Nike-sponsored athlete to lift the World Cup Golden Ball since Ronaldo in 1998
![Luka Modric moment sums up Croatia's biggest problem in tiring World Cup opener - Irish Mirror Online Luka Modric moment sums up Croatia's biggest problem in tiring World Cup opener - Irish Mirror Online](https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article28564275.ece/ALTERNATES/s1200c/0_GettyImages-1443823158.jpg)
Luka Modric moment sums up Croatia's biggest problem in tiring World Cup opener - Irish Mirror Online
![Luka Modric receives standing ovation from Celtic fans after Rolls-Royce display in Real Madrid's 3-0 win | The US Sun Luka Modric receives standing ovation from Celtic fans after Rolls-Royce display in Real Madrid's 3-0 win | The US Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/luka-modric-real-madrid-celebrates-758590171.jpg)
Luka Modric receives standing ovation from Celtic fans after Rolls-Royce display in Real Madrid's 3-0 win | The US Sun
End for the generation…': Croatia coach on Modric and Perisic after semi loss | Football News - Hindustan Times
![Robbie Keane sends classy message to Luka Modric ahead of World Cup final between Croatia and France - Irish Mirror Online Robbie Keane sends classy message to Luka Modric ahead of World Cup final between Croatia and France - Irish Mirror Online](https://i2-prod.irishmirror.ie/incoming/article12921506.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/GettyImages-146121462.jpg)
Robbie Keane sends classy message to Luka Modric ahead of World Cup final between Croatia and France - Irish Mirror Online
![Luka Modric is NOT thinking about joining Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, says Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti - but admits the midfielder is unhappy with his game time in Spain Luka Modric is NOT thinking about joining Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, says Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti - but admits the midfielder is unhappy with his game time in Spain](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/06/18/76257731-12603219-image-a-13_1696613728168.jpg)
Luka Modric is NOT thinking about joining Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, says Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti - but admits the midfielder is unhappy with his game time in Spain
![Real Madrid fuming as 'disaster' ref Luka Modric called 'one of worst ever' will be in charge of crunch Chelsea showdown | The US Sun Real Madrid fuming as 'disaster' ref Luka Modric called 'one of worst ever' will be in charge of crunch Chelsea showdown | The US Sun](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/04/OQ-SPORT-PREVIEW-MODRIC-ORSATO.jpg?w=620)
Real Madrid fuming as 'disaster' ref Luka Modric called 'one of worst ever' will be in charge of crunch Chelsea showdown | The US Sun
![Magical Luka Modric is inspiration for Croatia as they aim for Euro 2016 glory - Graham Hunter - Daily Record Magical Luka Modric is inspiration for Croatia as they aim for Euro 2016 glory - Graham Hunter - Daily Record](https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article8172926.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/Turkey-v-Croatia.jpg)
Magical Luka Modric is inspiration for Croatia as they aim for Euro 2016 glory - Graham Hunter - Daily Record
![World Cup 2018: Croatia star Luka Modric refuses to give up hope of famous win... as life's taught him to battle on | The Sun World Cup 2018: Croatia star Luka Modric refuses to give up hope of famous win... as life's taught him to battle on | The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/NINTCHDBPICT000419764826.jpg)
World Cup 2018: Croatia star Luka Modric refuses to give up hope of famous win... as life's taught him to battle on | The Sun
![Luka Modric's masterclass helps tireless Croatia outlast Brazil and reach World Cup semi-finals again | Football News | Sky Sports Luka Modric's masterclass helps tireless Croatia outlast Brazil and reach World Cup semi-finals again | Football News | Sky Sports](https://e0.365dm.com/22/12/768x432/skysports-modric-luka-croatia_5991757.jpg?20221209204917)
Luka Modric's masterclass helps tireless Croatia outlast Brazil and reach World Cup semi-finals again | Football News | Sky Sports
![Luka Modric is unhappy about his reduced role at Real Madrid as he admits it's a 'strange feeling' but vows to 'work hard' to win back his place | Daily Mail Online Luka Modric is unhappy about his reduced role at Real Madrid as he admits it's a 'strange feeling' but vows to 'work hard' to win back his place | Daily Mail Online](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/09/08/10/75205965-12495533-image-a-36_1694165535376.jpg)
Luka Modric is unhappy about his reduced role at Real Madrid as he admits it's a 'strange feeling' but vows to 'work hard' to win back his place | Daily Mail Online
![Football news - Luka Modric: Real Madrid midfielder signs one-year contract extension with La Liga giants - Eurosport Football news - Luka Modric: Real Madrid midfielder signs one-year contract extension with La Liga giants - Eurosport](https://imgresizer.eurosport.com/unsafe/2560x1440/filters:format(jpeg)/origin-imgresizer.eurosport.com/2021/05/25/3139455-64344828-2560-1440.jpg)
Football news - Luka Modric: Real Madrid midfielder signs one-year contract extension with La Liga giants - Eurosport
![Real Madrid's Luka Modric injures thigh ahead of Copa del Rey final, CL semis | Football News - Hindustan Times Real Madrid's Luka Modric injures thigh ahead of Copa del Rey final, CL semis | Football News - Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/04/28/1600x900/Spain-Real-Madrid-Modric-0_1682683948887_1682683994394.jpg)
Real Madrid's Luka Modric injures thigh ahead of Copa del Rey final, CL semis | Football News - Hindustan Times
![Modric the man behind the miracle: Croatia captain can inspire another World Cup upset against Argentina | Goal.com UK Modric the man behind the miracle: Croatia captain can inspire another World Cup upset against Argentina | Goal.com UK](https://assets.goal.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt034ab262865344c1/6397792845361b04bff222f4/modric-16-9.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)
Modric the man behind the miracle: Croatia captain can inspire another World Cup upset against Argentina | Goal.com UK
![Real Madrid star Luka Modric nearly joined Man City for just £10m... but they could not afford the money | The Irish Sun Real Madrid star Luka Modric nearly joined Man City for just £10m... but they could not afford the money | The Irish Sun](https://www.thesun.ie/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/09/SPORT-PREVIEW-Luka-Modric-1.jpg?w=620)
Real Madrid star Luka Modric nearly joined Man City for just £10m... but they could not afford the money | The Irish Sun
![Atlético Madrid - Real Madrid | Modric arrives in Madrid: "I'm ready for the derby" Modric arrives in Madrid: "I'm ready for the derby" - AS USA Atlético Madrid - Real Madrid | Modric arrives in Madrid: "I'm ready for the derby" Modric arrives in Madrid: "I'm ready for the derby" - AS USA](https://cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/diarioas/KHWSMSVJ3BMRTI4F2X2X5J5HNY.jpg)