If God Played Football He'd be Modric - The Luka Godric Worship Thread

Discussion in 'Real Madrid' started by Shay Z, May 29, 2018.

  1. benny_madridista

    Real Madrid
    Nov 30, 2020
    Let's say that initially I wasn't his biggest fan in his first season for us, but he demonstrated his qualities in the 2nd half of that season (and beyond).
    A real magician capable of contributing on both ends of the pitch.

    Good luck to him on his next adventure, his legs may be gone but I think there's clubs out there willing to make use of that magic.
     
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  2. Varnagel

    Varnagel Member+

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    Jun 4, 2017
    Disgusting behaviour from the board. Perez and other executives don't know how to respect their own club legends ffs.

    - Xabi wanted him
    - The players wanted him
    - Modric himself wanted to stay
    - The fans to wanted him to stay.

    Modric is still a very good impact sub at 40. More importantly, he's an excellent mentor for the younger players.
     
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  3. arcane

    arcane BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Aug 18, 2005
    Philippines
    Let's be honest here, Luka staying might be problematic because he is eyeing the 2026 World Cup. We already know he doesn't like it when he wasn't playing much.
     
  4. HZinho

    HZinho Member+

    Apr 2, 2013
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    Luka will never be problematic for the club, he's a class act. But he has his sights on the WC 2026 and no one at the club, nor Modric himself, would have thought his tenure at Real Madrid would last until 2025 (!). I think this is a win-win for both club and player: the player will get a massive farewell and will immediately focus on his final objective (the WC26), while the club grants talented players as much playing time as possible.

    It still hurts, but I'm grateful that both parties are seemingly on great terms and understand each other. Luka is a lovely person, and I'm sure he'll be back with the club in another role post-retirement!
     
  5. RaMaaa

    RaMaaa Member+

    Feb 3, 2013
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    Should have stayed. if Xabi wanted, not even a debate
     
  6. Galatico

    Galatico Member+

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    Aug 15, 2019
    It's always sad to see a legend go but I think people are overreacting.
     
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  7. Excape Goat

    Excape Goat Member+

    Mar 18, 1999
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    It will be a great farewell match for him at the Bernabeu.
     
  8. 4x4s

    4x4s Moderator
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    Nov 26, 2006
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    If i'm honest, i kind of feel like this was the main problem. I don't believe Xabi truly wanted that.
     
  9. Anon.

    Anon. Member+

    Sep 4, 2007
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    Clash of the two elder egos?
     
  10. gladiator guti

    gladiator guti Member+

    Oct 31, 2005
    I can't believe it, this gonna hurt.
     
  11. Nathanial Essex

    Nathanial Essex Member+

    Real Madrid
    England
    Mar 19, 2017
    Him, Woodgate and that guy who fell asleep on the bench whilst scratching his balls. Then was some wild times for Madrid.
     
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  12. 4x4s

    4x4s Moderator
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    Nov 26, 2006
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    Not really clash, but clearly it's hard to create enough distance when a player from your "time" is playing in a team you're coaching. Xabi will most likely want to speak to a team that doesn't really know him as a player first hand.
     
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  13. MiamiNative0722

    MiamiNative0722 Member+

    May 25, 2013
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    Digusting for the club to decide to move on from a 40 year old and give him a proper sending-off? You must be joking.

    "The fans wanted him to stay" How can you possibly suggest that is worth taking into consideration in roster construction? What a thoughtless thing to say.

    To me Modric is the goat, but it's absurd to throw the club under the bus for deciding to move on.
     
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  14. Saeta Rubia

    Saeta Rubia Member+

    May 28, 2010
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    Also the tension if Modric has further physical drop off at 40 and Xabi having to reduce his minutes while Modric wants to prepare well for 2026 WC. Could ruin the vibes they had as teammates from 2012-14.
     
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  15. Galatico

    Galatico Member+

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    Aug 15, 2019
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  16. MiamiNative0722

    MiamiNative0722 Member+

    May 25, 2013
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  17. Aensensen

    Aensensen Member+

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    Jun 10, 2011
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    :ROFLMAO: wasn't that Dudek?
     
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  18. Aensensen

    Aensensen Member+

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    Jun 10, 2011
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  19. Galatico

    Galatico Member+

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    Aug 15, 2019
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  20. Zidane05

    Zidane05 Moderator
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    Jul 18, 2005
    Toronto
    Completely agree, but goes to show how hard Zidane had it coming in mid season as a brand new coach and winning the UCL.
     
  21. Seoul Villan

    Seoul Villan Member+

    Feb 16, 2011
    But he’s Zidane. If you see any interviews of players talking about what it was like to be around him they turn to school boys (except R9 of course)

    He has that aura undeniably
     
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  22. 4x4s

    4x4s Moderator
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    Nov 26, 2006
    Club:
    Real Madrid
    Yeah, Zidane was feared even while he played. I remember Pablo Garcia saying Roberto Carlos played pranks on every single player but they made sure to tell Pablo Garcia to leave Zidane alone after he pulled a prank to Beckham about his wife. He said it's unfortunate because he had a great sense of humor, but still, Zidane was a man of peace. :D
     
  23. gladiator guti

    gladiator guti Member+

    Oct 31, 2005
    Zidane squad is a lot better than the current one. He only has to fix one broken puzzle James Rodriguez following 1-nil loss at home to Atletico Madrid, that changed the trajectory of the team.

    He literally had 3 no 10 (Benzema/Kroos/Modric) on the team which made his job a lot easier.
    Alonso has none for now.
     
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  24. Seoul Villan

    Seoul Villan Member+

    Feb 16, 2011
    That was the amazing Julian Faubert. God…. Dark times back then. It makes last season feel like a tropical breeze.
     
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  25. Seoul Villan

    Seoul Villan Member+

    Feb 16, 2011
    Modric in the MLS would be funny to watch. I don’t believe it though. The season doesn’t align properly with the WC unless he’s looking to take a long vacation this winter and rest/train properly for the beginning of the season in Feb.
     

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