00:00Luka Modric has always carried himself with a quiet grace both on and off the pitch.
00:08His recent investment in Swansea City, a move to bolster Welsh football, has sparked renewed interest into his deep ties to Wales' greatest football icon, Gareth Bale.
00:20The pair forged a formidable partnership at both Tottenham and Real Madrid and will go down as two of the greatest players of their generation,
00:28having battled unjust scrutiny to cement their legacies.
00:33After being voted as La Liga's worst signing of 2012, Modric bounced back to become one of the most decorated players in Real Madrid's history.
00:43Bale, meanwhile, was regularly criticised for prioritising Wales and golf over his club, despite being one of Madrid's best performers.
00:52But Modric remained loyal with admiration for Bale, never wavering.
00:56Their story began at Spurs, where Modric's pinpoint passes fed Bale's blistering runs down the left.
01:03In 2012, Madrid snapped up Modric for £30 million and a year later paid a world record fee for Bale.
01:10Together, they conquered Europe, winning the Champions League five times, including the 2014 victory that ended Madrid's 12-year wait for La Decima.
01:19I don't know, really, to be honest.
01:23I think every era has their own stars.
01:28Before, like you said, was Cristiano and others.
01:34Now, there are upcoming stars like Vini, like Haaland, like Rodri.
01:41Modric's unwavering support for Bale has always been appreciated, especially in Wales, where Bale is a national hero.
01:56Modric's recent investment in Swansea City signals respect for his friend and former colleague.
02:02His admiration for Bale has remained constant and the Swans look for a brighter future.
02:08Welsh fans can take pride in knowing Modric has always had their heroes back.
02:12Modric's discretion is advised, counting on the university with Herb's stay Instagram family.
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