, Modric offered deep praise for his long-time rival. The AC Milan playmaker admitted the sheer difficulty of facing the Barcelona legend during their peak years in La Liga, putting their historic rivalry aside to highlight the Argentine’s unique brilliance.<\/span><\/p>\n“What can I say about him? It\u2019s a shame he\u2019s retiring, but it\u2019s his decision and we have to respect it,” Modric stated. “He\u2019s achieved something incredible with the national team; he\u2019s won the World Cup he wanted so much.”<\/span><\/p>\nThe Croatian continued: “He\u2019s one of the best players in the world, a one-of-a-kind player, and it\u2019s been a pleasure to watch him play, even though I\u2019ve suffered a lot against him, both with Croatia and with Real Madrid. I wish him the best of luck.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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