101 Quotes by Luka Modrić

My father fought for me to play football. He never had to make me shinpads, but it was a lot of money to send to me to a soccer school. And to provide boots and things.

My father is strong in his legs, and I think I get that from him. I am stronger there than in my upper body, but that is what gives me a low centre of gravity. It makes it harder for opponents to get me off the ball.

You can't predict things in football because anything can happen.

Santiago Bernabeu is the best stadium I have ever played in. I enjoy every minute on its pitch.

It is normal for a player to dream about playing for a bigger club.

It happens in football. You have bad days.

Of course it is very important for me to play for Croatia, however different it is to play at club level.

My favourite position is as midfielder, playing with Xabi and Khedira.

I have to keep working hard and improving every day.