There are ups and downs, but whatever happens, you have to trust and believe in yourself.
— Luka Modric
My father is strong in his legs, and I think I get that from him. I am stronger there than in my upper body, but that is what gives me a low centre of gravity. It makes it harder for opponents to get me off the ball.
I guess I'm just not that comfortable talking about myself.
I remember my first shin pads had the Brazilian Ronaldo on them, and I loved them.
Playing at Real Madrid is something special in itself, but winning trophies with Real Madrid is even more thrilling.
Tottenham was my first international club. I spent four glorious years there, and the fans were brilliant with me. I only have good memories.
My one regret is that I didn't win a trophy with Tottenham, despite us being a strong team who played good, attractive football.
The Nations League is a great competition.
No individual can do it all on their own.
To play at Real Madrid, it is not enough to just have football quality. You must be mentally strong.
My position at Tottenham was in the centre of midfield, and I have played there for Croatia, I feel I am best there.
When I first heard Madrid were interested, nothing else mattered. I just wanted to come here. This is the best club in the world, with the best coach and great players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Xabi Alonso, Gonzalo Higuain, Angel Di Maria... so many great players.
Zlatan is one of the best strikers in the modern generation.
What is the most important is never to give up, never to give in to circumstances, to trust yourself.
My challenge is to win titles and trophies with Real Madrid.
This is Real Madrid, and I understand there is great pressure for new signings to succeed here.
I had great relationships with all the four coaches I played under at Real Madrid. They all helped me improve, but if I had to pick the best, I would pick Ancelotti.
The most important thing is to never give up, never give in to circumstances, believe yourself, and to soldier on, no matter what's in your way.
My father fought for me to play football. He never had to make me shinpads, but it was a lot of money to send to me to a soccer school. And to provide boots and things.
The war made me stronger; it was a very hard time for me and my family. I don't want to drag that with me forever, but I don't want to forget about it, either.
When the war started, we became refugees, and it was a really tough time. I was six years old. These were really hard times. I remember them vividly, but it's not something you want to remember or think about.
Real Madrid were the ideal club for me, and, when I knew they were interested, I couldn't think about anything else.
Tottenham is the club that first gave me my opportunity to play in one of the strongest leagues in the world.
I have to keep working hard and improving every day.
Sometimes, when we play against weaker teams, everyone says, 'Oh, you won because you played weaker teams.'
I don't like to compare players, particularly to myself.
I can say I am playing some of the best football of my career at 31. So maybe I can play better as I get older.
I want to thank all the people at Tottenham. I had four great years there, and I enjoyed every moment. I want to thank everyone who made my life enjoyable in London.
I have met him a few times. What can I say - Maradona is one of the best players in football history.
You don't have to be a strapping lad to play football.
I would change all my individual trophies for that trophy of World Cup champion.
It's an honor to be at the biggest club in the world.
It is very challenging to adapt to life at a big club like Madrid, but I'm not the kind of person to make excuses.
There are so many great players who have played for Real Madrid.
Fight for your dreams and success. This is what has always guided me.
My whole career, when I was in Croatia, people questioned me, saying I wouldn't make it, that I wasn't good enough because I wasn't big and strong.
We lived in a hotel for many years as we struggled financially, but I always loved football.
I always look forward to playing for my national team, especially at a major tournament.
After four seasons with Tottenham, where I had grown as much as possible, I needed new challenges for the sake of improving.
My emotions, when I think about the time I spent at Spurs, are always really positive.
Cristiano Ronaldo respects the fans - it's like a marriage. There are good days and bad days, but the important thing is that they love each other.
Nobody is accustomed to play in front of an empty stadium.
You must never give up and have faith in yourself.
I had a nice childhood, even though I grew up in hotels.
The most important thing is how the season ends.
When the boss chooses the system, we must play as well as possible and give everything. It is good to be able to use various systems so that you can change in difficult moments.
I've seen a great deal of hardship in my life.
As Real Madrid is a team of stars, Bale would fit perfectly.
My thing is to play as well as I can possibly can.
For what Ronaldo's achieved, he's amazing; he's a great team-mate.
