Luka Modrić Opens Up in an Exclusive Interview with Slaven Bilić

In the eleventh episode of the third season of “(Un)successful Champions”, we bring you a special feature with Slaven Bilić — and the first part of his conversation with Luka Modrić, ambassador of the Plazma Youth Sports Games.
A Ballon d’Or winner, the most decorated player in the history of the world’s biggest club, Real Madrid, six-time Champions League winner, World Cup silver and bronze medalist with Croatia — these are just some of the extraordinary highlights of his remarkable career.
Yet, Luka remains humble and driven by true, meaningful life values. His dedication and love for football have never been stronger — which is undoubtedly why he has stayed at the very top for so long. “The best things never come easy”, he says, describing his journey — a message we can all take to heart in every facet of life.
Throughout the years, Luka Modrić has inspired millions. His success, built on resilience and sacrifice, has made people believe in their own dreams, and his victories often felt like victories for all of us. Fans greet him with a special applause in every stadium he steps into — and it’s likely that only after his career ends will we truly grasp the magnitude of what he has achieved. At the mention of his name, one can only stand up and applaud.
This conversation is led by the person who knew him best at the start of his career — Slaven Bilić.
Tune in tonight at 8 PM to watch the premiere of this unique interview, exclusively on Arena Sport 1 in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia.