😂 Tudor’s viral quip about Modric: “I hope he plays rubbish!” | OneFootball

On the eve of Juventus-Milan, Igor Tudor provided a light-hearted moment during the press conference.

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Speaking about Luka Modrić, his fellow countryman and great opponent for tomorrow, the Juventus coach joked.

“He has made history for our people… he is 40 years old and still plays at the top. I am proud of him. Let’s hope tomorrow he cr*ps” (he laughs, ed.).

🤝 Respect and Irony

Behind the joke, there is a lot of respect. Tudor and Modric shared years in the Croatian national team, and the coach has never hidden his admiration for the playmaker, considered a symbol of world football.

The final laugh eases the tension of the big match and shows a more human and direct side of football.

⚔️ A Special Duel

However, the field allows no room for sentimentality: Tudor knows well that stopping Modric will be extremely difficult.

At 40, the Croatian continues to dictate the pace with class and vision, and Juventus will have to sacrifice a lot to limit his influence.

📲 The Phrase Goes Viral

The “Let’s hope he cr*ps” has already bounced around on social media, with fans turning it into memes and ironic comments. A joke that lightens the tension of the eve and shows how football can still entertain as well as captivate.

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