Luka Modric
Official Autobiography
1st Edition
Published on 20. August 2020
304 pages
978-1-4729-7797-7 (ISBN)
Description
THE FIRST AND ONLY AUTOBIOGRAPHY FROM REAL MADRID GALÁCTICO AND WORLD CUP SUPERSTAR LUKA MODRIC.
'Enthralling.' - Oliver Holt, Mail on Sunday
'Awesome' - Match Magazine
'Solemn, soulful and occasionally romantic' - Alyson Rudd, The Times
'an illuminating insight into the career of one of the greatest players in the modern game' - Late Tackle
'On a level with the great midfield players of the last 20 years.' - Sir Alex Ferguson, CBE
For the first time, Real Madrid galáctico and Croatian legend Luka Modric tells the story of his journey from a childhood in his war-torn homeland to becoming a serial UEFA Champions League winner and one of the most celebrated footballers in the world.
Regarded as one of the great midfield players of the last 20 years, Luka reveals the difficulties of growing up during the Croatian War of Independence and his beginnings as a footballer.
The FIFA World Cup finalist sets the record straight regarding key moments at Dinamo Zagreb, Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid; he gives us intimate insights into his treasured home life; and he brings us his personal account of his career peak - Croatia's dramatic path to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final.
What were his thoughts during decisive matches? What was his relationship with key players and coaches? What is the inner determination that keeps him on the pitch? What does it take to become the best footballer in the world?
Luka was consistently underestimated in his early career, but through grit and determination he has defied the expectations of everyone who doubted him, and reached the ultimate heights of world football.
This is Luka Modric in his own words.
'Enthralling.' - Oliver Holt, Mail on Sunday
'Awesome' - Match Magazine
'Solemn, soulful and occasionally romantic' - Alyson Rudd, The Times
'an illuminating insight into the career of one of the greatest players in the modern game' - Late Tackle
'On a level with the great midfield players of the last 20 years.' - Sir Alex Ferguson, CBE
For the first time, Real Madrid galáctico and Croatian legend Luka Modric tells the story of his journey from a childhood in his war-torn homeland to becoming a serial UEFA Champions League winner and one of the most celebrated footballers in the world.
Regarded as one of the great midfield players of the last 20 years, Luka reveals the difficulties of growing up during the Croatian War of Independence and his beginnings as a footballer.
The FIFA World Cup finalist sets the record straight regarding key moments at Dinamo Zagreb, Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid; he gives us intimate insights into his treasured home life; and he brings us his personal account of his career peak - Croatia's dramatic path to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final.
What were his thoughts during decisive matches? What was his relationship with key players and coaches? What is the inner determination that keeps him on the pitch? What does it take to become the best footballer in the world?
Luka was consistently underestimated in his early career, but through grit and determination he has defied the expectations of everyone who doubted him, and reached the ultimate heights of world football.
This is Luka Modric in his own words.
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN-13
978-1-4729-7797-7 (9781472977977)
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05/2021
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Luka Modric is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation. In 2018, he became the first footballer in history to win the four key awards for best player in a single year: World Cup Golden Ball, FIFA The Best Men's Player, UEFA Men's Player of the Year, and the Ballon d'Or. He plays for Real Madrid and captains the Croatian national team
Robert Matteoni is a columnist, editor and renowned sports journalist. Starting his career as a footballer, he later became a sports reporter writing for Vecernji list, Vjesnik and Sportske novosti. Since 1994 he has been the official reporter for the Croatian national team, and has followed the team through three FIFA World Cups and three UEFA European Championships
Robert Matteoni is a columnist, editor and renowned sports journalist. Starting his career as a footballer, he later became a sports reporter writing for Vecernji list, Vjesnik and Sportske novosti. Since 1994 he has been the official reporter for the Croatian national team, and has followed the team through three FIFA World Cups and three UEFA European Championships
Content
Foreword by Sir Alex Ferguson CBE
Foreword by Zvonimir Boban
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Grandpa Luka
Exile
The School Bell
Chapter Three
Staying in Zadar
My Favourite Coach
The Hajduk Disappointment
Back to the Ball
Chapter Four
In the Big City
Football Academy
The First Loan - Zrinjski
The Second Loan - Inter ZapreSic
And Love Came Calling
That's It
The Return of the Champion
Chapter Five
Ups and Downs at Dinamo
The Blazing Renaissance
The European Siren Song
Chapter Six
UEFA Euro 2008 - the Euphoria and Drama
Licking Wounds
A New Life in London
To Catch a Break
Fears for Vanja
My First Champions League
Stormy Seas and Marital Port
Chapter Seven
Another Summer of Unease
The Real Deal
Limited Game Time
The Turning Point
Mother Courage
The Uncompromising Mourinho
Ciao, Carlo!
La Décima
The World Cup in Brazil
A Season of Injuries
El Grande
Falling in France
Chapter Eight
Gloomy Days
You Need to Fall Before You Can Fly
The Race for the Treble
Chapter Nine
Preparations for Russia
Nigeria
Argentina
Iceland
Denmark
Russia
England
The Final
Chapter Ten
And the Awards Go To...
...One More Thing
Acknowledgements
Author Biographies
Index
Foreword by Zvonimir Boban
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Grandpa Luka
Exile
The School Bell
Chapter Three
Staying in Zadar
My Favourite Coach
The Hajduk Disappointment
Back to the Ball
Chapter Four
In the Big City
Football Academy
The First Loan - Zrinjski
The Second Loan - Inter ZapreSic
And Love Came Calling
That's It
The Return of the Champion
Chapter Five
Ups and Downs at Dinamo
The Blazing Renaissance
The European Siren Song
Chapter Six
UEFA Euro 2008 - the Euphoria and Drama
Licking Wounds
A New Life in London
To Catch a Break
Fears for Vanja
My First Champions League
Stormy Seas and Marital Port
Chapter Seven
Another Summer of Unease
The Real Deal
Limited Game Time
The Turning Point
Mother Courage
The Uncompromising Mourinho
Ciao, Carlo!
La Décima
The World Cup in Brazil
A Season of Injuries
El Grande
Falling in France
Chapter Eight
Gloomy Days
You Need to Fall Before You Can Fly
The Race for the Treble
Chapter Nine
Preparations for Russia
Nigeria
Argentina
Iceland
Denmark
Russia
England
The Final
Chapter Ten
And the Awards Go To...
...One More Thing
Acknowledgements
Author Biographies
Index
