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Croatian living legend Luka Modric (40, AC Milan) scored his Italian Serie A debut goal a few days after his 40th birthday.
Modric, who left Real Madrid to join Italy's prestigious Milan last summer, scored the winning goal in the 16th minute of the second half in the third round of Serie A against Bologna in Milan, Italy, on the 15th (Korea time).
Modric became the fifth player in Serie A to score after the age of 40 with a goal shot at 40 years and 5 days. In addition, 'Milan Senior' Niels Reedholm was named the oldest midfielder to score in Serie A since scoring at the age of 38 years and 169 days against Inter Milan in March 1961.
Modric says "I don't want people to think of my age anymore!"The way he won was really great, and it was a really important victory."
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Modric connected with a non-stop right-footed shot from Alexis Saleemakers' cross from the right in front of the opponent's penalty box in the 16th minute of the second half. The ball that left Modric's foot was inserted exactly into the bottom left of the goal.
Modric said "Ale (Sale Marcus) gave up a good pass, so I could easily score a goal. Salemacus' pass played a bigger role,' he credited his teammate with the winning goal.
Milan won 1-0 thanks to Modric's debut goal in four games, including the league and the Cup. Milan, which lost 1-2 to Cremonese in the opening match, won two consecutive games following the match against Lecce (2-0 win), jumping to fifth place with two wins, one loss and six points at once. It is three points behind Napoli and Inter Milan (nine points or more), who are in first and second place with three consecutive wins.
Modric thinks the whole team fought well. I'm sure we'll feel more confident as the game goes on. It will be better if the players come back (from the injury) and get to know each other better."
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Born in 1999 and 15 years old, Saleemakus "I've seen Modric since I was young. It's like a dream to have such a player by my side. He's a great player, but he's a better man than he is. That's so humbling. I also put everything in my power to score a goal."
Modric started his professional career in Dynamo Zagreb, Croatia, and made his presence known at Tottenham (2008-2012). In 2012, he moved to Real and played for 13 years, winning 28 trophies, including six European Champions League and four Spanish Primera Liga. In 2018, he also won the Ballon d'Or. He is playing for Milan with the number 14 to regain his initial commitment.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
