Modric speaks after Ballon d’Or display opening in Casa Milan museum: “A dream come true”

This afternoon, AC Milan have opened an exhibition for Luka Modric, displaying his Ballon d’Or because the showpiece, permitting followers to see his greatest achievement in soccer firsthand.

Milan aren’t any strangers to the Golden Ball. Certainly, they’ve had a number of gamers to win the award while sporting the colors, while there have additionally been a number of, like Modric, to win the award earlier than arriving at Milanello.

The Ballon d’Or is likely one of the greatest achievements in sport, and it is likely one of the most recognisable indicators of a implausible participant. If it was not already cemented, Modric’s place in footballing historical past is confirmed by his possession of the award.

The Ballon d’Or exhibit

Now, after admiring the midfielder for almost a full season, they’ll marvel on the award too, with an exhibition being opened to honour the midfielder’s legacy. On the opening, the Croatian spoke concerning the concept and his transfer to the Diavolo, as MilanNews relays.

“When the membership spoke to me for the primary time about this concept, for me, there was little doubt in doing it: from the primary day I arrived right here, I felt very welcome and beloved by all of the followers. It is a small gesture to reciprocate all the love that has been addressed to me for the reason that day I arrived at Milan.

“It’s fantastic to see this photograph [the one of him in a Milan shirt as a child]. It brings me again many recollections as a result of once I was a baby, I used to be an enormous fan of Milan: now, thirty years later, taking part in for this nice membership is admittedly fantastic, a dream come true.

“I didn’t anticipate this to occur, however ultimately, issues come if you least anticipate them. I realised this dream and I’ve been having fun with it since day one: I’m actually grateful for the whole lot the Membership and the followers are giving me from the start”