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Barcelona Channel Sparks Outrage with Modric Mockery During Pre Season Clash

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Barcelona Channel Sparks Outrage with Modric Mockery During Pre Season Clash
Barcelona’s official TV channel's ignited wave of criticism after airing mocking comments aimed at former Real Madrid icon Luka Modric who recently joined AC Milan following his departure from Los Blancos.
The controversy unfolded during Barça’s 7 - 3 friendly win over South Korea’s FC Seoul on Thursday as part of their ongoing pre season Asia tour.
The match, broadcast live on the club’s official channel, took turn when the commentator referenced Modric in sarcastic tone.
He remarked:
"We didn’t give Modric the tribute he deserves .. He gave us gift his pass to Jules Kounde handed us the Copa del Rey"
The broadcaster continued mockingly:
"This's how we as Barca fans show our deep appreciation for Modric"
The jibe didn’t sit well with Real Madrid supporters or members of the Spanish sports media. Tomas Roncero , a prominent Madrid based journalist, took to X to slam the remarks:
"Real Madrid stands for nobility. Once again, Barcelona shows poor taste no emotional maturity and deep insecurity"
He added pointedly:
"Modric owns 6 Champions league titles more than Barca've won in their entire history"..