NEWS | 11/01/2017
"It is a very special prize and I will continue to work hard to improve every day", said the Whites' midfielder.Luka Modric received the prize for the best Croatian player in 2016, awarded by the newspaper Vecernji List. It is the fifth time that the Whites’ midfielder has won this award after 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2014. Modric (110 points), beat Rakitic (80) and Mandzukic (76), and was recognised after a great year in which he won the Champions League, the Club World Cup and European Super Cup with Real Madrid.
"This prize means a lot to me, it's the fifth time I've received it and it's very special for me because it has a great tradition. I want to thank those who voted for me. I have to keep working hard and improving every day. I want to thank those who have helped me to win this award", said the Croatian.
"This prize means a lot to me, it's the fifth time I've received it and it's very special for me because it has a great tradition. I want to thank those who voted for me. I have to keep working hard and improving every day. I want to thank those who have helped me to win this award", said the Croatian.