Overview
- Speaking to Corriere della Sera, the Milan midfielder recounted a Real Madrid locker-room episode from Mourinho’s tenure.
- He said Ronaldo broke down after being called out for failing to track an opposing fullback during a match.
- Modric described Mourinho as the toughest coach he had, stressing his direct approach and equal treatment of stars and newcomers such as Sergio Ramos.
- He credited Mourinho for bringing him to Real Madrid and said he regretted working under him for only one season.
- Modric praised Carlo Ancelotti as “number one” and added that he feels closer to Ronaldo in the Messi‑Cristiano debate because they were teammates.