Luka Modric has invested in Swansea City, deepening his connection to Welsh football and Gareth Bale. The duo’s bond began at Spurs and flourished at Real Madrid, where they won five Champions Leagues. Modric always defended Bale amid criticism, and his move now honours both their friendship and Bale’s Welsh legacy.
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00:00Luka Modric has always carried himself with a quiet grace both on and off the pitch.
00:08His recent investment in Swansea City, a move to bolster Welsh football, has sparked renewed interest into his deep ties to Wales' greatest football icon, Gareth Bale.
00:20The pair forged a formidable partnership at both Tottenham and Real Madrid and will go down as two of the greatest players of their generation,
00:28having battled unjust scrutiny to cement their legacies.
00:33After being voted as La Liga's worst signing of 2012, Modric bounced back to become one of the most decorated players in Real Madrid's history.
00:43Bale, meanwhile, was regularly criticised for prioritising Wales and golf over his club, despite being one of Madrid's best performers.
00:52But Modric remained loyal with admiration for Bale, never wavering.
00:56Their story began at Spurs, where Modric's pinpoint passes fed Bale's blistering runs down the left.
01:03In 2012, Madrid snapped up Modric for £30 million and a year later paid a world record fee for Bale.
01:10Together, they conquered Europe, winning the Champions League five times, including the 2014 victory that ended Madrid's 12-year wait for La Decima.
01:19I don't know, really, to be honest.
01:23I think every era has their own stars.
01:28Before, like you said, was Cristiano and others.
01:34Now, there are upcoming stars like Vini, like Haaland, like Rodri.
01:41Modric's unwavering support for Bale has always been appreciated, especially in Wales, where Bale is a national hero.
01:56Modric's recent investment in Swansea City signals respect for his friend and former colleague.
02:02His admiration for Bale has remained constant and the Swans look for a brighter future.
02:08Welsh fans can take pride in knowing Modric has always had their heroes back.
02:12Modric's discretion is advised, counting on the university with Herb's stay Instagram family.
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