Modric, L: Luka Modric

Real Madrid galáctico and Croatian legend Luka Modric tells the story of his incredible journey from a childhood in war-torn Yugoslavia to becoming a serial Champions League winner and the most celebrated footballer in the world.

In a career that has taken him from Dinamo Zagreb to Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid, Luka Modric has won the adulation of fans and the acclaim of fellow professionals. He has played alongside the greats of the game, including Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and under some of the great coaches in Mourinho, Ancelotti and Zidane.

It's an astonishing tale of triumph over adversity and this humble, straight-talking footballer shares it for the very first time. As a young boy, the Croatian War of Independence forced Luca and his family to flee their home, so when he wasn't sheltering from the bombs, he escaped the realities of war by kicking the ball around the hotel parking lot.

When he broke into Dinamo Zagreb as a skinny 19-year-old, few predicted he would inspire them to three consecutive league titles. Modric joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2008 and was instrumental in the team reaching the Champions League for the first time ever. Spurs fans retain a love for the man they call the 'Little Magician'.

By the beginning of the 2012 season, Luka became a galáctico, taking his place in a Real Madrid of the highest quality with players such as Gareth Bale, Sergio Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo. This team, with Luka at their heart, would win four Champions League titles in five years. And of course Luka has been a jewel in the Croatian national team. His magnificent performances, including a supreme display against England in the semi-final, helped his country to the 2018 FIFA World Cup final.

Now in his own words, Luka Modric reveals the inside story on an incredible career filled with excitement, drama and glory.