Modric Jokes with Inter Star
The Vatreni captain played his first minutes for Milan in the new season, and after the derby in Perth, he stole the spotlight with a charming gesture toward Hakan Calhanoglu.
The Vatreni captain played his first minutes for Milan in the new season, and after the derby in Perth, he stole the spotlight with a charming gesture toward Hakan Calhanoglu.
Luka Modric (40) began the new season in the Milan jersey, and although the friendly city derby against Inter in Perth, Australia, ended without a winner (1:1), the Croatian captain provided the most interesting moment of the evening. His charming reaction to the new look of Turkish midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu quickly became a hit on social media.
Modric entered the game in the 62nd minute, replacing Youssouf Fofana. In just under half an hour on the pitch, he showed that he is returning to his well-known rhythm after the summer break, demonstrating several precise passes and confident ball control in midfield.
After the final whistle, a cheerful Modric greeted the opposing team's players. When he reached Turkish captain Calhanoglu, he didn't miss the chance for a joke. The Inter star recently had a hair transplant, which the Croatian midfielder used for a charming gesture - he gently patted him on the head with a smile, alluding to the procedure. Calhanoglu immediately understood what was going on and returned a smile, and the whole scene showed the excellent relationship between the two experienced footballers.
Recall that Modric activated the option to extend his contract with Milan until the end of June 2027 this summer, according to sources close to the club. This put an end to all speculation about a possible end to his magnificent career after the World Cup.
