Croatian international Luka Modric spoke about the coaches he had throughout his career. In an interview with Corriere della Sera, the Milan midfielder praised Massimiliano Allegri, Carlo Ancelotti and José Mourinho. Modric pointed out that Allegri “has an incredible personality”, “is funny” and “loves to play pranks”, while Ancelotti “is number one”. «It's difficult to find words. Because of the way he is, not just because of his qualities on the bench. We often talked about Milan when we were in Madrid. Even for him, this place was unique. I remember when I met him. I was alone in the city, and he called me and said, "Come and have dinner with me." We talked for hours, about everything. From football, from family, from life. Normally, coaches don't give players confidence. He gave”, he stressed. Regarding Mourinho, the Croatian said that the Portuguese is “special, as a coach and as a person”. «He was the one who wanted me at Real Madrid, without Mourinho I would never have gotten there. I'm sorry for only having one season", he acknowledged. Modric also had no doubts in pointing out Mourinho as “the most difficult of the three” and recalled an episode with Cristiano Ronaldo. «I saw Cristiano Ronaldo crying in the locker room, someone who gives everything on the field, because for the first time he hadn't run after the opposing full-back. Mourinho is very direct with the players, but he is honest. He treated Sergio Ramos and the newcomer the same way: if he had to tell you something, he would. Allegri is like that too: he tells you straight to your face what's happening and what's not. Honesty is fundamental.” Regarding the eternal rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, the 40-year-old midfielder hesitated. «It's a question I don't like. They marked an era. I'm more attached to Cristiano because I played with him, he was my teammate at Real Madrid, and I guarantee that he's not just a great footballer, he's an incredible person. People don't know, but he has a huge heart, always ready to help others. He is a simple and normal man,” he said.