🚨Fabio Capello on Paraguay’s performance against France:
🎙️ Reporter: “Fabio, what did you make of Paraguay’s performance tonight?”
🗣️ Fabio Capello:
“I’ve been in football for decades, and I honestly didn’t know you could commit what felt like thirty fouls in one match and still avoid a yellow card for so long.
You want your players to be aggressive, yes. But there is a difference between being competitive and constantly breaking up the game.
For me, Paraguay crossed that line too many times. Every time France tried to build momentum, there was another foul, another stoppage, another confrontation.
I understand fighting for your country, but football has to remain football. If your biggest contribution is kicking people instead of playing the game, then you’ve got your priorities wrong.
I’m actually surprised the referee allowed so much to go unpunished. It encouraged even more reckless challenges.
Paraguay have some talented players, but tonight they’ll be remembered more for their physical approach than for their football. That’s not the legacy you want to leave at a World Cup.
🇭🇷 🐐 From a scared little boy who used football as an escape during a war.
To arguably the greatest midfielder to ever grace the football pitch. And for many of us, it's not a argument.
🇧🇷 Carlo Ancelotti: "Modrić is a gift to football. Age doesn't matter when you have his quality, intelligence, and professionalism."
🇵🇹 José Mourinho: "Luka is one of the best midfielders in the history of football. He makes everything look easy."
🇫🇷 Zinedine Zidane: "Luka is unique. He controls the rhythm of the game better than almost anyone."
🇪🇸 Pep Guardiola: "Modrić is an exceptional player. His understanding of football is extraordinary."
🇫🇷 Didier Deschamps: "Luka is a leader, a role model, and one of the greatest midfielders of his generation."
🇩🇪 Toni Kroos: "Playing alongside Luka was a privilege. He's simply one of the greatest midfielders ever."
🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo: "Luka deserved the Ballon d'Or because of the incredible year he had. He's an amazing player and a great person."
🇦🇷 .Lionel Messi: "Luka Modrić is one of the best midfielders in the world. Playing against him is always difficult because he makes everything look so easy."
Some players win trophies. Some players win hearts. Luka Modrić did both. Football will never forget the Maestro." 🤍✨