Modrić Spends Summer Break Playing Padel with Lovren and Čale
The Vatreni captain swapped his boots for a racket, joined by former internationals Dejan Lovren and Hrvoje Čale, delighting fans.
The Vatreni captain swapped his boots for a racket, joined by former internationals Dejan Lovren and Hrvoje Čale, delighting fans.
Luka Modrić, captain of the Croatian national football team and AC Milan player, has used the final days of his summer break to relax in the company of old friends. As reported by Zagreb.info, the 40-year-old midfielder temporarily traded his boots for a racket, playing padel with former Croatian internationals Dejan Lovren and Hrvoje Čale.
It was Lovren who shared a photo from the court on his Instagram profile. He added a witty comment about the match's outcome. "The worse team won... until next time," wrote the former Croatian international, as reported by Zagreb.info, congratulating his teammates and adding a few racket emojis.
The post quickly drew significant attention from followers. According to Sportske novosti, the photo garnered over 5,300 likes, while Zagreb.info reports the number exceeded five thousand. Fans enthusiastically welcomed the gathering of these famous football figures in the comments, with many saying they can't wait to see Modrić back on the biggest stage.
Although the football season has ended, Modrić is clearly not resting even during his time off. Padel, which has become very popular among professional footballers in recent years, is an excellent way to maintain fitness and socialize in a more relaxed atmosphere.
Now, a new chapter in his career awaits the Croatian captain. After a long stint at Real Madrid, Modrić will don the Milan jersey again next season, where he will aim to help the Italian club win trophies and climb back to the top of European football, according to Zagreb.info.
