From modest roots, Luka Modric ascended to football stardom, shining in World Cups for Croatia and excelling at Real Madrid.

The Italian club has struggled badly in recent weeks, and just when hopes of a recovery seemed to fade, a new possibility has ...

It’s taken for granted that Jose Mourinho will return to the Bernabeu this summer to became the next manager of Real Madrid. An agreement for him to make his comeback 13 years after his first spell is ...

Real Madrid veteran Luka Modric reveals his pick for the greatest player of all time. Real Madrid star Luka Modric played ...

Max Allegri admits Milan ‘ran the risk of throwing away everything we built this year’ until finally beating Genoa. ‘We haven ...

The World Cup is one month away and it’s almost time for coaches of the record 48 competing nations to finalize their squads.

Former Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro has reflected on some of the biggest moments and personalities from his legendary ...

The ongoing campaign has been one to forget for Real Madrid. Many players have failed to perform at the level expected, ...

All you need to know about Croatia's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While a crowning glory has so far eluded them, ...

José Mourinho could return to a fractured Real Madrid facing dressing room tension, fading leadership and a delicate ...

Luka Modrić accelerated his recovery after delicate facial surgery and will be available for the crucial clash between AC ...

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