Modric doesn't mince his words on Cristiano Ronaldo: “He’s a monster” | OneFootball

he did not hold back in his praise for Cristiano Ronaldo and said he was convinced that the player developed at Sporting will reach the historic milestone of one thousand goals. The Croatian, who shared the dressing room with CR7 at Real Madrid between 2012 and 2018, highlighted above all the Portuguese international’s competitive mentality.

In an interview with the newspaper ‘AS’, the Milan midfielder was categorical when asked about his former teammate. “He’s a monster, a phenomenon. I have no doubt he will reach that mark [one thousand goals]. Everything he has done and continues to do, the way he competes, giving everything he has, is admirable.”

Modric, who turns 41 on September 9, also sees Cristiano Ronaldo as an example of longevity at the highest level. “I have a lot of affection for him because of everything we did at Real Madrid. That’s why I hope he reaches that mark as quickly as possible. I’m sure he will do it. His talent for scoring goals, his character, his faith and his confidence are incredible.”

The Croatian is also still not thinking about a specific date to hang up his boots. He recently renewed with Ruben Amorim’s Milan and explained that the confidence shown by the Portuguese coach and the Rossoneri board played a part in his decision to stay: “They showed me that they want me to be a very important part of the new project.”

The long interview also touched on the 2026 World Cup, where Portugal eliminated Croatia, and on José Mourinho, now back at Real Madrid. Modric revealed that he “would do anything” for the coach who took him to Los Blancos and described the Portuguese as “one of the best coaches in history.”

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