Did you know Real Madrid star Luka Modric was a refugee as a kid?
Updated On: 21 May, 2020 11:34 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Luka Modric is one of the world's finest footballers we have currently. Today let's look at some lesser-known facts about the Croatian player

Luka Modric.
From his tough childhood as a refugee to almost joining Real Madrid’s deadly rivals Barcelona over a decade ago, the Croatian midfielder is not only one of the most talented players of the current era but also one of the most fascinating.
1. He was a refugee as a child
Luka had a tough childhood. Growing up during the Yugoslav Wars in the early 1990s, he tragically lost his grandfather to the conflict and became a refugee with his family who were forced to flee their hometown. He grew up living in hotels – most at the Hotel Kolovare, in Zadar – and first learned to play football in the hotel parking lots.
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