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Luka Modrić Calls Mourinho His Toughest Manager, Says He Once Made Ronaldo Cry

The 40-year-old Milan midfielder reflects on his path in a wide-ranging interview with Corriere della Sera.

Overview

  • Modrić says José Mourinho brought him to Real Madrid and that without him he would not have arrived.
  • He recounts seeing Mourinho make Cristiano Ronaldo cry in the dressing room after a lapse in defensive tracking, describing the coach as direct yet honest.
  • He praises Carlo Ancelotti as “number one” for the confidence he gives players and lauds Massimiliano Allegri’s personality and tactical mastery.
  • He explains he supported Milan as a child because of Zvonimir Boban and says he joined the Rossoneri to win.
  • At 40, he has established himself as a regular for AC Milan, crediting passion and discipline forged by a war-shaped Croatian upbringing.