Luka Modrić Bids Farewell to Real Madrid After Club World Cup Exit: “An Era Has Ended”

In the aftermath of Real Madrid’s 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final, the result was met with an emotional moment: Luka Modrić’s final appearance in a Real Madrid shirt.

Speaking after the match, Modrić delivered some parting words.

“The President Treated Me Differently”

Modrić paid special tribute to Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, crediting him not only for bringing him to the club in 2012, but also for supporting him throughout his journey.

“The president has been very important to me, first because he brought me here,” Modrić said. “Since that moment, he has always shown me special affection, he has always treated me very well. Now I can say it: he treated me differently, he had a very special affection for me. And I think he showed it in my last match, because I had never seen the president cry.”

“A Glorious and Victorious Era Has Ended”

“It’s hard to say, but they are mixed emotions,” Modrić admitted. “An unforgettable, glorious, and victorious era has ended. What I’ve experienced gives me even more joy. Remembering everything I’ve achieved here makes me very happy, even if it’s over.” “At Real Madrid, I’ve grown as a player and as a person. Real Madrid has given me everything in football, and for that I’ll be grateful for life. I’ll always be a Real Madrid fan.”

La Décima: The Moment That Defined It All

Among the many historic moments Modrić experienced — from Ballon d’Or honors to multiple Champions League triumphs — one stood out above the rest.

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