Luka Modric, Ballon d'Or in 2018, shared his reward with a seriously ill young player in Croatia.
We can have won six Champions Leagues and preserved values full of humility. Sensitive to the situation of a young compatriot hospitalized for almost six months, Luka Modric sent Ivan Scepina an unforgettable gift. This 18-year-old player, victim of a five-meter fall from the roof of his house, suffered a skull fracture, a dislocated jaw and paralysis of the left side leaving him with very little use. of speech. According to local media Dnvno, the Real Madrid midfielder sent the sick man his Golden Ball.
“I wanted him to have it for a while. They were able to take a photo with him and maybe it will help him stay strong during his recovery. In this difficult situation, it was the least I could do” expressed the legendary number 10 of the Croatian selection. In addition to the photos that Ivan Scepina was able to take with the famous award awarded to Luka Modric in 2018, he also received a Champions League ball and a signed jersey from the Croatian star, we learn on the account Instagram by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Modric, essential pawn of Real Madrid at 39 years old
Ivan Scepina was playing before his terrible accident at MNE Kurilovec in the Croatian third division. Luka Modric remains, despite his 39 years of age, an element regularly requested by Carlo Ancelotti in Real Madrid's squad rotation. This Wednesday he should take part in the big poster opposing the Merengues to the English Liverpool in the legendary Anfield enclosure. In an unfortunate position, the reigning European champions occupy a surprising 20th place with 6 points in four days. The Reds are in the lead thanks to their faultless performance so far.
