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Book SynopsisTHE FIRST AND ONLY AUTOBIOGRAPHY FROM REAL MADRID GALÁCTICO AND WORLD CUP SUPERSTAR LUKA MODRIC.''Enthralling.'' Oliver Holt, Mail on SundayAwesome' Match Magazine''Solemn, soulful and occasionally romantic' Alyson Rudd, The Times''an illuminating insight into the career of one of the greatest players in the modern game'' Late TackleOn a level with the great midfield players of the last 20 years.' - Sir Alex Ferguson, CBEFor the first time, Real Madrid galáctico and Croatian legend Luka Modric tells the story of his journey from a childhood in his war-torn homeland to becoming a serial UEFA Champions League winner and one of the most celebrated footballers in the world. Regarded as one of the great midfield players of the last 20 years, Luka reveals the difficulties of growing up during the Croatian War of Independence and his beginnings as a footballer.The FIFA World Cup finalist sets the record straight regarding key moments at Din
Trade ReviewEnthralling -- Oliver Holt * Mail on Sunday *
Awesome * Match *
Solemn, soulful and occasionally romantic. -- Alyson Rudd * The Times *
A wonderfully talented midfield player who in my opinion is on a level with the great midfield players of the last 20 years. -- Sir Alex Ferguson
We played together at Tottenham and Real and I have always considered him a great player and a great guy… When you read his story you will understand how you can succeed in life despite all the difficulties and prejudices towards you. -- Gareth Bale
Luka's life and football story is incredible. In this book the readers will be able to see for themselves how much hard work and sacrifice stands behind his fantastic success. Emotions are the baseline of this story. -- Marcelo
Playing alongside Luka, I realized very early on what kind of football genius he is. In this book I found out about the difficult path that my great friend had to tread in order to reach the top. Only the strongest of characters can do that. -- Karim Benzema
Playing with Luka is incredibly fun and I enjoy it. His book recounts how many difficult obstacles he had to go through to become the best in the world. It's an instructive and inspiring story. -- Toni Kroos
Luka is a wonderful player, talented and responsible. He is a great man as well, always putting the team first. This book makes it perfectly clear how he managed to become the best in the world by staying the same humble guy through and through. -- Raphaël Varane
...an illuminating insight into the career of one of the greatest players in the modern game. * Late Tackle *
Table of ContentsForeword by Sir Alex Ferguson CBE Foreword by Zvonimir Boban Chapter One Chapter Two Grandpa Luka Exile The School Bell
Chapter Three Staying in Zadar My Favourite Coach The Hajduk Disappointment Back to the Ball
Chapter Four In the Big City Football Academy The First Loan – Zrinjski The Second Loan – Inter Zaprešic And Love Came Calling That's It The Return of the Champion
Chapter Five Ups and Downs at Dinamo The Blazing Renaissance The European Siren Song
Chapter Six UEFA Euro 2008 – the Euphoria and Drama Licking Wounds A New Life in London To Catch a Break Fears for Vanja My First Champions League Stormy Seas and Marital Port
Chapter Seven Another Summer of Unease The Real Deal Limited Game Time The Turning Point Mother Courage The Uncompromising Mourinho Ciao, Carlo! La Décima The World Cup in Brazil A Season of Injuries El Grande Falling in France
Chapter Eight Gloomy Days You Need to Fall Before You Can Fly The Race for the Treble
Chapter Nine Preparations for Russia Nigeria Argentina Iceland Denmark Russia England The Final
Chapter Ten And the Awards Go To... ...One More Thing
Acknowledgements Author Biographies Index
