Croatian Fans Put on a Spectacle
The arrival of the Croatian captain at Milan's training camp in Perth sparked delirium among the local diaspora, with songs and chants echoing through the arena.
The arrival of the Croatian captain at Milan's training camp in Perth sparked delirium among the local diaspora, with songs and chants echoing through the arena.
The arrival of Luka Modrić in Australia, where he is with Milan on a preseason tour, turned into a real spectacle thanks to the local Croatian community. The Croatian captain was greeted with unprecedented enthusiasm, and his appearance at one of the club's events briefly brought the official program to a complete halt.
At the fan gathering held in Burswood, the host asked Modrić on stage how he was settling in Perth. The captain replied that he was doing great and that he was especially pleased to see so many Croats.
His answer was the trigger for those gathered. The arena first echoed with chants of "Luka, Luka!", and soon the well-known song "Zovi, samo zovi" rang out. Modrić smiled and patiently waited for the song to finish before the conversation continued.
As reported by Glas Istre, Modrić is an absolute magnet for fans wherever he appears, whether they are supporters of Real Madrid, Milan, or the Croatian national team. However, for those who hold the checkered jersey especially dear, he is a special figure.
This is best seen in parts of the world where the Croatian diaspora is strong, as has now been confirmed in Australia. Modrić joined Milan for training after a slightly longer break following the World Cup, and his appearance at the press and fan event turned into a total show.
The atmosphere was captured by photographer Tom Dubravec from Cropix, and it bears witness to the strong connection between the Croatian diaspora and the national team captain.
