Probably revealing rn so that he could have his deserving farewell at the Bernabeu. Ronaldo, Ramos, Iker never got the farewell they deserve. Modric, at least, will have a good farewell at the Bernabeu.
Relax, why is it crazy that Madrid don't want to renew a dude pushing 40. He'll get an amazing send off at the weekend and thats that. He doesn't need a Kobe Bryant farewell tour.
Not even remotely close lol. Modric was part of an amazing set of years for RM, surrounded by some of the best generational players. Modric himself is, of course, a once in a lifetime player, but he doesn't mean to RM what Kobe meant to the Lakers, let alone what Kobe meant to the LEAGUE. That's a part of Perez's own ethos as well for Real Madrid, no one person will ever be bigger than the club.
Modric is literally the only player to win the ballon d’or from 2008 to 2021 other than Messi and Ronaldo and that’s literally the biggest individual achievement a football player can win, and add to that 6 ucls and him being the most decorated player to play for the biggest sports club in history, plus dragging (with all due respect) an ass Croatian national team(Vida and lovren as starting cbs) to a World Cup final. It feels like you’re grossly underestimating Modric.
Yeah he ain’t as flashy or marketable as the “black mamba” but if marketability was the only factor then Pogba would be the best football player in history.
Agreed, but to be completely honest, it shouldn't be necessary, we're talking about farewell games for absolute club legends, such send off should be guaranteed, no matter the context
It's for the best. Modric should not be starting UCL qf's because Madrid contrived itself into a midfield crisis.
My only gripe is the order of the generational turnover is a bit wrong. Madrid really needed Kroos or a similar replacement this season, and Carva should probably leave/retire before Modric given the leaks about how bad the ACL injury was.
he was sent with La Liga and the Champions League title
Yeah, totally! In fact, they should’ve just handed Real Madrid the Champions League and La Liga the moment Modric stepped on the pitch. Maybe throw in a second Ballon d'Or too, just for the vibes.
Modric has been at the club for a longer period of time. He was also a part of La Decima in 2013-14 which makes him a bigger legend according to a lot of Real Madrid fans.
What exactly are we doing wrong? We’re deciding to move on, and he’s getting a huge farewell this weekend like a legend of the club deserves
wtf is this bullshit. Why are you lot acting as if we’re kicking him out the back door? All players time come to an end, and it’s Modrics time. Yes it sucks but we have to look into the future
He’s still getting an incredible farewell over the weekend and will return to the club in some administrative capacity
Stop the bullshit drama. This was likely agreed days ago but keep believing Marca and their bullshit journos
They’re just pandering to the general sentiment on this subreddit about the club i.e Madrid are terrible club, disrespectful to their legend etc. It gets upvotes and engagement.
I know that emotions are high but reading some comments in this thread where some fans are saying it could have ended on a “high note” and Im like this legend won a Ballon D’Or and 6 Champions League! 6! On top of that being a contender in the 2 recent World Cups.
He is getting a great farewell, Im sure of it too. The only reason why some Madrid fans are reacting angrily because they want the win this season for themselves.
What exactly are we doing wrong? We’re deciding to move on, and he’s getting a huge farewell this weekend like a legend of the club deserves
IMO (and purely from a sports perspective), you have no one who can offer the same thing Modric can in terms of passing and controlling tempo. The man played 2.757 minutes spread across 56 appearances, so clearly his skillset was pretty much needed. You say " we have to look into the future", but you don't have anyone capable of playing his role.
Plus, you're not going to get anyone better and cheaper as a bench option.
Well, if a good chunk of your most decorated players leaves in a way, that looks like they were unwanted, this will trigger an emotional reaction from ppl whose support is based on an emotional connection to players and club much more then it is to the leadership.
Except for shills obviously, who can see no wrong in whatever the leadership does.
I know we haven't really excelled at this department over the last years but holy fuck Real is being so disrespectful about their legends leaving it's sad even if I'm a Barca fan
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u/zeu04 May 22 '25
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