Source: REUTERS/Lee Smith
[Saba Sports News] Real Madrid, the La Liga giants, recently made a significant announcement on their official website. They revealed that team star Luka Modric has signed a contract extension and will now assume the role of the team’s captain. Nacho Fernandez, the previous captain and center-back, left the team this summer to join the Saudi Professional League. Modric, a seasoned player with extensive experience and exceptional leadership skills, was chosen as Nacho’s successor and has become the new captain of Real Madrid. Modric joined the club in 2012 and has since played 534 matches, winning numerous titles including 6 UEFA Champions League trophies, 5 Club World Cups, 4 European Super Cups, 4 La Liga titles, 2 King’s Cups, and 5 Spanish Super Cups. Being the captain of Real Madrid carries a great responsibility of upholding the reputation of the world’s greatest team, setting a positive example on and off the field, and never accepting defeat.