Valverde: As the captain of Real Madrid, I will set an example, Modric will always be our role model

Football     10:28am, 1 July 2025

In the 1/8 final of the Club World Cup, Real Madrid will play against Juventus. Real Madrid player Valverde was interviewed before the game.

You have become the second captain of Real Madrid

I have to continue working silently and lead by example. As the captain of Real Madrid, I have a responsibility to convey a good image, and this club has attracted worldwide attention. It was a huge joy and pride.

What do you think of the new coach Alonso?

Alonso won many honors as a player and has now succeeded as a coach. This inspires us to continue working and learning hard.

Modric will bid farewell to Real Madrid after the Club World Cup

For us, he is a role model and will continue to be our role model even if he leaves. He will always be our Modric, that Golden Globe winner, our No. 10…this will never change.

What do you think of Modric?

Modric is a good role model for us. He has won everything in the football world and has no need to do more to win everyone's love. We started... and he got more warm applause from the bench.

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