Quotes from Luka Modric

Going 33 games unbeaten is no coincidence.

Tottenham was my first international club. I spent four glorious years there, and the fans were brilliant with me. I only have good memories.

I have a good relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, and we'll have good relationship in the future, too.

Jelavic improved massively going to the Premier League. He was great for Rangers, but Premier League is different: faster and more physical. He is perfect for the Premier League, has everything to succeed.

Fear doesn't exist in football, especially for Real Madrid.

I never considered leaving Real Madrid or that it was a mistake to come here.

I think everybody respects Real Madrid; nobody wants to play against us.

There are so many great players who have played for Real Madrid.

To play at Real Madrid, it is not enough to just have football quality. You must be mentally strong.

I had great relationships with all the four coaches I played under at Real Madrid. They all helped me improve, but if I had to pick the best, I would pick Ancelotti.

As Real Madrid is a team of stars, Bale would fit perfectly.

Real Madrid were the ideal club for me, and, when I knew they were interested, I couldn't think about anything else.

I have great memories of Tottenham. I spent four great years there with a lot of emotions, with a lot of love from the club and the fans.

It happens in football. You have bad days.

The war made me stronger; it was a very hard time for me and my family. I don't want to drag that with me forever, but I don't want to forget about it, either.

I've seen a great deal of hardship in my life.

London is such a great place, and at White Hart Lane, I feel just like home.

I will fight to be here as much as possible. I only have Madrid in my head.

Mourinho asks me to play as I did with Tottenham, but at a higher level.

I have to keep working hard and improving every day.

I would change all my individual trophies for that trophy of World Cup champion.

When I came to England, I was dreaming about winning titles.

All my future plans are related to Real Madrid, and there are no other clubs on my mind. I'm so happy here along with my family. Few players have ended their career here, Zidane being one of the exceptions. I'd like to be one of those players, too, but time will tell what the future holds.

I had a nice childhood, even though I grew up in hotels.