Excited Modric invites 60 friends and family to Milan Derby

Luka Modric has supported Milan since childhood, so he wanted 60 friends and family to be at San Siro to watch him play in tonight’s Derby della Madonnina against Inter.

It kicks off at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET).

You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog.

Special Milan Derby for Modric

Modric joined the Rossoneri this season as a free agent from Real Madrid, as he has always admitted to supporting the club since he was a little boy in Croatia.

Now he gets to participate in the iconic derby and wants to share the moment with all his friends and family.

According to the Corriere dello Sport, the 40-year-old spared no expense, splashing out for 60 tickets and helping many of them travel from Croatia to be in the stands.

Among them is also a familiar face to this stadium, because he brought along ex-Milan striker Mario Mandzukic, who retired recently and is part of the Croatian coaching staff.

Mandzukic was already in Italy, as last night he was given an award by Juventus and saluted the fans ahead of their 4-0 home win over Pisa.

It’s reported that Mandzukic was staying at Modric’s house over the last couple of days.