Luka Modrić Sets Record as the Oldest Player to Play Official Match for Real Madrid
Luka Modrić Rewrites History
Real Madrid's legendary midfielder Luka Modrić has once again showcased his prowess on the field. During a recent encounter against Celta, the Croat made history by becoming the oldest player to participate in an official match for Real Madrid at the age of 39 years and 40 days.
Breaking Puskás' Record
This milestone surpasses the record set by Puskás in 1966, who last played for the club at 39 years and 36 days. Modrić reflected on this significant achievement during an interview with Realmadrid TV.
- Modrić expressed pride in achieving this record.
- He emphasized his love for playing at such a prestigious club.
- With over 27 titles under his belt, Modrić remains a key player for Real Madrid.
Future Aspirations
In his speech, he shared how difficult it is for him to single out one achievement over the years, mentioning his arrival at Real Madrid, winning Champions League titles, and now this longevity record.
- “Winning the Champions and La Liga titles is as important as becoming the oldest player,” he stated.
- He remains focused on giving his best for the team and is keen to tackle upcoming challenges in La Liga and Champions League.
- “Quality is important, but we need to keep pushing ourselves further,” he concluded.
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