Luka Modric has played under four different managers at Real Madrid but the Croatian has singled out Carlo Ancelotti as his favourite.
Jose Mourinho signed Modric in 2012 in a £22.5million deal from Tottenham, however it s Mourinho s successor, Ancelotti, which Modric ranks as his favourite.
Ancelotti spent two seasons in Madrid between 2013 and 2015 and the Italian manager guided the club to four trophies, including their record 10th Champions League crown.
I had a great relationship with them and they helped me, all of them, to improve, but if I have to pick one, I would pick Mr Ancelotti, Modric told BBC.
We had a great relationship, we still have a good one, that s why I would pick him.
Modric went on to praise new Madrid boss Zin…
Brazilian duo Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino believe Liverpool are starting to adapt to life under manager Jurgen Klopp as they gear up for Sunday s League Cup final.
Liverpool have the chance to claim silverware against Manchester City at Wembley, four months after Klopp replaced Brendan Rodgers on Merseyside.
The German s side are also through to the Europa League s last 16 following Thursday s 1-0 win over Augsburg.
And as Liverpool look to hoist a trophy aloft for the first time since winning the League Cup at the expense of Cardiff City in 2012, Coutinho heaped praise on his boss.
At the moment, we re in a good period with him. It s his first final and we hope to win. Each day, we re learning more with him as players, Coutinho told Sky Spor…
Spanish international midfielder Cesc Fabregas had a big impact on Chelsea s season
Chelsea’s deep-lying playmaker Cesc Fabregas is reportedly considering a move from the Blues this summer, citing a lack of playing time as reason for the potential switch – coupled with his FA Cup final omission.
The Spaniard’s options are limited given his advancing age and lofty wage demands, so it’s unlikely he’ll find a better club than the defending champions in the coming weeks.
With pre-season around the corner, will Fabregas be leaving Chelsea? And, if so, for which club?
Argument to be made that Conte has handled Cesc perfectly given his burnout issues
Fabregas’ unhappiness at Chelsea this season has stemmed from a lack of starts in the Premie…
Fulham have signed former Liverpool left-back John Arne Riise from Roma on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
The 30-year-old Norwegian made more than 230 appearances for Liverpool but left Anfield in 2008, going on to make 99 appearances for Roma.
Riise was a Champions League winner with Liverpool in 2005 and he said he was thrilled to be heading back to England.
I’m delighted to have completed my transfer to Fulham this morning and am looking forward to playing in the Premier League once again, Riise said on Wednesday.
Fulham is a club that I have been following as my brother, Bjorn plays here and he speaks very highly of the club and the staff.
Obviously I also played against the club in the Europa League group stage when they we…