I really enjoy watching Nations League matches.
The population of Croatia is less than 4 million, but their men’s soccer team has reached the semi-finals of the last two World Cups.
Modric and his teammates celebrate after defeating the Netherlands in the semi-finals of Nations League 2023. Photo: AFP
The most outstanding individual of the Croatian people is none other than Luka Modric.
Now it is Ilkay Gundogan’s turn to join the ranks of Champions League winners as Man City’s captain following their success last season.
Pep Guardiola was finally able to tick the only missing box, winning the Champions League with a team other than Barcelona.
Players like Gundogan and Modric don’t possess that skill.
Philipp Lahm: ‘Gundogan and Modric are the combination of everything’
Modic’s beautiful goals.
Gundogan and Modric bring order and methodicalness to the team structure.
Successful coaches understand that their team cannot lack these types of players.
There are countless good players, but there are only a few good teams.
Now, at the age of 32, Gundogan is one of the players who can become the heart of the team.
Gundogan (left) and Modric faced each other in the Champions League last season.
Therefore, Gundogan moving to Barca next season is a logical decision.
2023-2024 will be an exciting new season.
As tournament director, I am especially looking forward to Euro 2024, the tournament between countries with the highest concentration of quality in the world.
Gundogan and Modric – experts in risk management on the field
Good plays by Gundogan.
At club level, everything revolves around Gundogan, because as mentioned, he is promoted thanks to his playing ideas and clear team cohesion.
Euro 2024 will be great if the home team is a strong team.
