Competition: Win Luka Modric's new book ahead of Real Madrid playmaker's autobiography release

Modric, now 34, has been a success on the field in the Premier League with Tottenham, LaLiga and the Champions League with Real Madrid and on the international stage with Croatia at the World Cup and European Championships.

His new book, foreword by Sir Alex Ferguson, who tried to sign him for Manchester United, has an exclusive chapter for the UK edition.

From a childhood in his war-torn homeland to becoming a serial UEFA Champions League winner and one of the most celebrated footballers in the world, Modric has a remarkable and against-all-odds story.

The book tells of growing up during the Croatian War of Independence, his beginnings as a footballer and the pivotal points of his career. The FIFA World Cup finalist sets the record straight regarding key moments at Dinamo Zagreb, Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid; he gives us intimate insights into his treasured home life; and he brings us his personal account of his career peak – Croatia’s dramatic path to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final.

Revealing all, from his relationships with key players and coaches, his inner thoughts during divisive matches and his personal grit and determination having defied the expectations of all who doubted him.

Luka Modric: My Autobiography lays out what it truly takes to become the best footballer in the world.

Find out how to win our copy below but it is available to pre-order with Bloomsbury Publishers by clicking here.

How to enter Sporting Life's Twitter competition

1. Simply follow Sporting Life FC's Twitter page
2. Retweet the competition post
3. We'll randomly pick the lucky winner to receive a copy.

THE CLOSING DATE is 8pm on Wednesday August 19 and the winner will be picked by the end of the week. We'll ask the winners to direct message us with their postal address.

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1. This promotion is open to residents of UK, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Republic of Ireland, aged 18 years or over. Proof of age may be required. Employees (or family members of employees) of the Promoter who work in connection with Sportinglife, companies associated with the Promotion and all affiliates of such companies may not enter the Promotion.
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