Modric will be keen for more success after a brilliant World Cup campaign in Russia
Luka Modric has taken his game to a whole new level following his brilliant performances in the FIFA World Cup this year. The playmaker ran riot in Russia, leading his nation to the final of the tournament and claiming the Golden Ball award for his amazing displays.
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The Croatian International is in the form of his life at the moment. If he manages to reproduce his spectacular World Cup performances at club level this season, he will definitely stand a chance to challenge Lionel Messi's status as the best player in La Liga.
The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo also gives him more opportunity to expand his influence and become the leader of Real Madrid, which could eventually help in getting the best out of him in the Spanish top flight during the campaign.
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Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.