‘A gift for football’ – Carlo Ancelotti hails Luka Modric after stunning strike for Real Madrid

‘A gift for football’ – Carlo Ancelotti hails Luka Modric after stunning strike for Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti heaped praise on Luka Modric, labelling him “a gift for football” after the veteran midfielder scored a sensational goal in Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Girona on Sunday. The 39-year-old broke the deadlock in the 41st minute at the Santiago Bernabeu before Vinicius Junior sealed the win with a late goal. The result…

Real Madrid 2-0 Girona: Player ratings as Modric stunner inspires Madrid win

Real Madrid 2-0 Girona: Player ratings as Modric stunner inspires Madrid win

Real Madrid moved back up to second in La Liga on Sunday afternoon after cruising past Girona 2-0 in the Spanish capital. Victories for Atletico Madrid and Barcelona meant Los Blancos started the day in third place, increasing the pressure on Carlo Ancelotti’s side for Girona’s visit. Both goalkeepers were drawn into early saves, with…

After Kinsky: Spurs step up move for "special" England ace who's Modric 2.0

After Kinsky: Spurs step up move for "special" England ace who's Modric 2.0

The January transfer window may just be a week old, but Tottenham Hotspur and Ange Postecoglou clearly aren’t hanging about, having already snapped up the signing of Slavia Prague starlet, Antonin Kinsky, in recent days. The £12.5m capture of the 19-year-old goalkeeper represents yet another youthful addition for Spurs in recent times, with the Lilywhites…