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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Tears and cheers in emotional farewell by Ancelotti and Modric at Real Madrid
MADRID — Real Madrid fans bid an emotional farewell to coach Carlo Ancelotti and midfielder Luka Modric — the club's most decorated figures — in their La Liga finale on Saturday. The 65-year-old Ancelotti is taking the Brazil job after winning 15 titles in his two stints with the club. The 39-year-old Modric is not returning after winning 28 titles in 13 seasons. Ancelotti and Modric shed tears at a packed Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, where Madrid beat Real Sociedad 2-0 with a pair from Kylian Mbappé. 'When you win a Champions League, you don't feel this kind of emotion, this is a very strong emotion,' Ancelotti said in a post-match ceremony. 'I'm very happy and I leave very satisfied. It has been an honor and a pleasure to be part of this family and to enter the history of this club; this was the objective from day one and I have achieved it.' Even club president Florentino Pérez cried during the ceremony. The game stopped for a few minutes when Modric was substituted in the final minutes. Players from both sides gave a guard of honor for the veteran midfielder as he left the field. 'The moment that I didn't want to arrive has arrived,' Modric said. 'But it's been a long journey, a wonderful journey." Modric received a standing ovation and the crowd chanted his name. Modric was the team captain on Saturday and hugged his teammates and then his wife and kids who waited by the sideline. He also hugged Toni Kroos, who left Madrid last season after they formed one of the greatest midfields in the club's history. A video was shown in the stadium with key moments by Modric. The midfielder will still play in the Club World Cup next month. 'It's a very emotional day for me," Modric said. 'In the end, where I cried the least was on the pitch. It was very difficult on the way to the stadium and when I entered the dressing room. There are no words to describe this tribute they have given me and I couldn't even dream of it. I am very grateful and happy for everything that has happened to me in these almost thirteen years at Real Madrid.' Modric helped Madrid win six European Cups, six Club World Cups, five European Super Cups, four Spanish leagues, two Copas del Rey and five Spanish Super Cups. He is one of only five players to have won six European Cups. The Croatia international made 591 appearances for Madrid — eighth on the club's all-time list — and scored 43 goals. He had been playing fewer minutes in recent seasons under Ancelotti. Ancelotti is leaving after four mostly successful seasons in this stint, which ended on a down note as the club lost the Spanish league title and was eliminated in the Champions League. He also coached the club from 2013-15. In total, he was in charge of Madrid in more than 350 matches and helped it win three Champions Leagues, three Club World Cups, two Spanish leagues, two Copas del Rey, three UEFA Super Cups and two Spanish Super Cups. The victory on Saturday gave Ancelotti 250 triumphs. 'It's been a pleasure to coach this club,' he said. 'It's been unforgettable.' Mbappé scored in the 38th and 83rd minutes to take his league-leading tally to 30, five more than Robert Lewandowski. He and Barcelona, the league champion, finish the season at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Madrid had already secured second place. It was also a farewell for Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil, who is stepping down this summer after a mostly successful six-and-a-half-year stint in charge of the Basque Country club. Referee Mario Melero López also was appearing in his final match. soccer: /hub/soccer
San Francisco Chronicle
6 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Real Madrid fans bid emotional farewell to Ancelotti and Modric at the Bernabeu
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid fans bid an emotional farewell to coach Carlo Ancelotti and midfielder Luka Modric — the club's most decorated figures — in their La Liga finale on Saturday. The 65-year-old Ancelotti is taking the Brazil job after winning 15 titles in his two stints with the club. The 39-year-old Modric is not returning after winning 28 titles in 13 seasons with Madrid. Ancelotti and Modric shed tears at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, where Madrid beat Real Sociedad 2-0 with a pair of goals from Kylian Mbappé. 'It's been a pleasure to coach this club,' Ancelotti said while speaking to the fans in a ceremony after the match. 'It's been unforgettable." The game was stopped for a few minutes when Modric was substituted in the final minutes, and players from both sides did a guard of honor for the veteran as he left the field. He also spoke after the match, and he and many fans teared up. 'The moment that I didn't want to arrive has arrived,' Modric said. 'But it's been a long journey, a wonderful journey." Modric received a standing ovation by the Bernabeu crowd and couldn't hold back tears. The crowd chanted his name, and some fans held signs thanking Modric and Ancelotti. Modric, the team captain on Saturday, hugged his teammates and then his wife and kids who waited by the sideline. He also hugged Toni Kroos, who left Madrid last season after they formed one of the greatest midfields in the club's history. A video was shown on the stadium videoboards with key moments by Modric. The midfielder will still play in the Club World Cup next month. Modric helped Madrid win six European Cups, six Club World Cups, five European Super Cups, four Spanish leagues, two Copas del Rey and five Spanish Super Cups. He is one of only five players to have won six European Cups. The Croatia international made 591 appearances for Madrid — eighth on the club's all-time list — and scored 43 goals. He had been playing fewer minutes in recent seasons under Ancelotti. Ancelotti is leaving after four mostly successful seasons in this stint, which ended on a down note as the club lost the Spanish league title and was eliminated in the Champions League. He also coached the club from 2013-15. In total, he was in charge of Madrid in more than 350 matches and helped it win three Champions Leagues, three Club World Cups, two Spanish leagues, two Copas del Rey, three UEFA Super Cups and two Spanish Super Cups. Mbappé scored in the 38th and 83rd minutes to take his league-leading tally to 30, five more than Robert Lewandowski. He and Barcelona, the league champion, finish the season at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Madrid had already secured second place. It was also a farewell for Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil, who is stepping down this summer after a mostly successful six-and-a-half-year stint in charge of the Basque Country club.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Real Madrid bid emotional farewell to manager Carlo Ancelotti and midfielder Luka Modric
Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti and Luka Modric Real Madrid bid farewell to two of its most decorated figures, coach Carlo Ancelotti and midfielder Luka Modric during their final La Liga match at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Saturday. The emotional ceremony followed Madrid's 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad, with Ancelotti, 65, departing to coach Brazil after winning 15 titles, while Modric, 39, ends his 13-season tenure with 28 titles. Kylian Mbappé secured the win with two goals, but the match was marked by emotional tributes to both departing legends. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "It's been a pleasure to coach this club," Ancelotti said in a post-match ceremony. "It's been unforgettable." The game paused when Modric was substituted in the closing minutes, with players from both teams forming a guard of honor as he left the field. "The moment that I didn't want to arrive has arrived," Modric said. "But it's been a long journey, a wonderful journey." Shubman Gill story: From a remote village near the border to India's Test captain The stadium crowd gave Modric a standing ovation, with fans displaying thank-you signs for both him and Ancelotti. The team captain embraced his teammates, family, and former midfielder Toni Kroos by the sideline. Quiz: Who's that IPL player? Modric's impressive career at Madrid includes 591 appearances and 43 goals. He won six European Cups, six Club World Cups, five European Super Cups, four Spanish leagues, two Copas del Rey, and five Spanish Super Cups. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Entrevista exclusiva: a verdade sobre o magnésio que ninguém te contou AlwaysFit Undo The Croatian midfielder will make his final appearance for the club in next month's Club World Cup. Ancelotti concludes his second stint at Madrid after four seasons, despite recent disappointments in the Spanish league and Champions League. His combined tenure spanning two periods saw him manage over 350 matches. During his time at Madrid, Ancelotti secured three Champions Leagues, three Club World Cups, two Spanish leagues, two Copas del Rey, three UEFA Super Cups, and two Spanish Super Cups. Mbappé's two goals in the match, scored in the 38th and 83rd minutes, extended his league-leading total to 30 goals, five ahead of Robert Lewandowski . Madrid had already secured second place in La Liga, with Barcelona crowned champions. Barcelona will complete their season at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. The match also marked the farewell for Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil, who steps down after six-and-a-half years with the Basque Country club. Referee Mario Melero López also officiated his final match. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Real Madrid fans bid emotional farewell to Ancelotti and Modric at the Bernabeu
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid fans bid an emotional farewell to coach Carlo Ancelotti and midfielder Luka Modric — the club's most decorated figures — in their La Liga finale on Saturday. The 65-year-old Ancelotti is taking the Brazil job after winning 15 titles in his two stints with the club. The 39-year-old Modric is not returning after winning 28 titles in 13 seasons with Madrid. Ancelotti and Modric shed tears at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, where Madrid beat Real Sociedad 2-0 with a pair of goals from Kylian Mbappé. 'It's been a pleasure to coach this club,' Ancelotti said while speaking to the fans in a ceremony after the match. 'It's been unforgettable.' The game was stopped for a few minutes when Modric was substituted in the final minutes, and players from both sides did a guard of honor for the veteran as he left the field. He also spoke after the match, and he and many fans teared up. 'The moment that I didn't want to arrive has arrived,' Modric said. 'But it's been a long journey, a wonderful journey.' Modric received a standing ovation by the Bernabeu crowd and couldn't hold back tears. The crowd chanted his name, and some fans held signs thanking Modric and Ancelotti. Modric, the team captain on Saturday, hugged his teammates and then his wife and kids who waited by the sideline. He also hugged Toni Kroos, who left Madrid last season after they formed one of the greatest midfields in the club's history. A video was shown on the stadium videoboards with key moments by Modric. The midfielder will still play in the Club World Cup next month. Modric helped Madrid win six European Cups, six Club World Cups, five European Super Cups, four Spanish leagues, two Copas del Rey and five Spanish Super Cups. He is one of only five players to have won six European Cups. The Croatia international made 591 appearances for Madrid — eighth on the club's all-time list — and scored 43 goals. He had been playing fewer minutes in recent seasons under Ancelotti. Ancelotti is leaving after four mostly successful seasons in this stint, which ended on a down note as the club lost the Spanish league title and was eliminated in the Champions League. He also coached the club from 2013-15. In total, he was in charge of Madrid in more than 350 matches and helped it win three Champions Leagues, three Club World Cups, two Spanish leagues, two Copas del Rey, three UEFA Super Cups and two Spanish Super Cups. Mbappé scored in the 38th and 83rd minutes to take his league-leading tally to 30, five more than Robert Lewandowski. He and Barcelona, the league champion, finish the season at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Madrid had already secured second place. It was also a farewell for Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil, who is stepping down this summer after a mostly successful six-and-a-half-year stint in charge of the Basque Country club. Referee Mario Melero López also was appearing in his final match. ___ AP soccer:
Fox Sports
6 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Real Madrid fans bid emotional farewell to Ancelotti and Modric at the Bernabeu
Associated Press MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid fans bid an emotional farewell to coach Carlo Ancelotti and midfielder Luka Modric — the club's most decorated figures — in their La Liga finale on Saturday. The 65-year-old Ancelotti is taking the Brazil job after winning 15 titles in his two stints with the club. The 39-year-old Modric is not returning after winning 28 titles in 13 seasons with Madrid. Ancelotti and Modric shed tears at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, where Madrid beat Real Sociedad 2-0 with a pair of goals from Kylian Mbappe. 'It's been a pleasure to coach this club,' Ancelotti said while speaking to the fans in a ceremony after the match. 'It's been unforgettable." The game was stopped for a few minutes when Modric was substituted in the final minutes, and players from both sides did a guard of honor for the veteran as he left the field. He also spoke after the match, and he and many fans teared up. 'The moment that I didn't want to arrive has arrived,' Modric said. 'But it's been a long journey, a wonderful journey." Modric received a standing ovation by the Bernabeu crowd and couldn't hold back tears. The crowd chanted his name, and some fans held signs thanking Modric and Ancelotti. Modric, the team captain on Saturday, hugged his teammates and then his wife and kids who waited by the sideline. He also hugged Toni Kroos, who left Madrid last season after they formed one of the greatest midfields in the club's history. A video was shown on the stadium videoboards with key moments by Modric. The midfielder will still play in the Club World Cup next month. Modric helped Madrid win six European Cups, six Club World Cups, five European Super Cups, four Spanish leagues, two Copas del Rey and five Spanish Super Cups. He is one of only five players to have won six European Cups. The Croatia international made 591 appearances for Madrid — eighth on the club's all-time list — and scored 43 goals. He had been playing fewer minutes in recent seasons under Ancelotti. Ancelotti is leaving after four mostly successful seasons in this stint, which ended on a down note as the club lost the Spanish league title and was eliminated in the Champions League. He also coached the club from 2013-15. In total, he was in charge of Madrid in more than 350 matches and helped it win three Champions Leagues, three Club World Cups, two Spanish leagues, two Copas del Rey, three UEFA Super Cups and two Spanish Super Cups. Mbappé scored in the 38th and 83rd minutes to take his league-leading tally to 30, five more than Robert Lewandowski. He and Barcelona, the league champion, finish the season at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Madrid had already secured second place. It was also a farewell for Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil, who is stepping down this summer after a mostly successful six-and-a-half-year stint in charge of the Basque Country club. Referee Mario Melero López also was appearing in his final match. ___ AP soccer: in this topic
