CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: JOVICEVIC HAILS MODRIC LONGEVITY

Shakthar Donetsk manager Igor Jovicevic paid tribute to the ageless Luka Modricahead of his team’s Champions League Group F clash with defending champions Real Madrid. Jovicevic talked about Modric in his pre-match press conference ahead of the trip to face Real Madrid in Madrid this week as he also mentioned Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta.

On Modric, Jovicevic paid tribute to his longevity as he pointed out that the Croatian legend is still performing at the top level despite his age. He said Barcelona legendary duo of Andres Iniesta and Xavi didn’t even manage to achieve what Luka Modric has done, which is playing at the highest level in his late 30s. Both Xavi and AndresIniesta didn’t play at the highest level late into their 30s. Read more »