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Mario Gila praises Luka Modric ahead of Milan's Europa League opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 5:10 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Mario Gila praises Luka Modric ahead of Milan's Europa League opener

Summary

Milan centre-back Mario Gila spoke about the honor of playing alongside veteran midfielder Luka Modric. Ahead of Milan's Europa League match, Gila reflected on his admiration for Modric, whom he grew up watching. He highlighted Modric's humility and work ethic, noting how the Croatian continues to give his all on the pitch. Milan currently sits in sixth place in Serie A after a recent draw against Lazio, and Gila hopes Modric's mentality will help the team moving forward.

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•Mario Gila acknowledges Luka Modric as a childhood hero.
•Gila emphasizes Modric's work ethic and humility.
•Milan draws 2-2 against Lazio in their latest Serie A match.
•Milan is sixth in Serie A after four matchdays.
•Milan prepares for their Europa League opener this week.

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5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Milan defender Gila: ‘An honour to play with and learn from Modric’

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Milan centre-back Mario Gila is still adjusting to the idea that a player he grew up watching now shares a dressing room with him.According to Calciomercato, the Spanish defender was speaking to UEFA�...
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