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Luka Modric Celebrates Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or Win with Special Gift
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Milan midfielder Luka Modric showed his support for England’s Harry Kane following his Ballon d’Or win by presenting him with a unique gift—a replica of the first football brought to Croatia by an Englishman in 1880.
The occasion occurred during the Nations League match held at Wembley Stadium on Thursday, where England triumphed over Croatia with a final score of 2-1, despite a goal from Inter midfielder Petar Sucic.
Modric marks Kane achievement
Before the match commenced, several initiatives took place to honor Kane’s recognition as the best player of the year for 2026. One of the highlights included Modric’s presentation of the replica football, symbolizing the introduction of the Beautiful Game to Croatia, brought by English industrialists in the 19th century.
The gift from Modric, a Ballon d’Or winner himself in 2018, was significant as it utilized materials that matched those used in the original balls, featuring the classic Milan colors of red and black.
Speaking about Kane’s career after the match, Modric described it succinctly: “Amazing, in one word, amazing.”
