Modric's magnificent gesture: Invites the boy with Down syndrome to join the party

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19 July 2018, 11:24(8 years ago)

Croatia's captain Luka Modric invited a boy with Down syndrome to join the team party at the moment when fans celebrated their arrival home after a fantastic performance at the World Cup in Russia. The 32-year-old, who led his team to the World Cup final, drew the boy with Down syndrome to [...]

The 32-year-old who led his team towards the World Cup final drew the boy with Down syndrome to the ceremony held in Zagreb, “reported. RT” Transmission Periscope.

Real Madrid's midfielder, where he won the Golden Ball at the World Cup as the best player of the world's biggest tournament, embraced the boy and stayed around until the end of the party.

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A post divided by We Are Croatia (@section) on Yul 18, 2018 at 3:16am PPT

The ceremony in Croatia's capital had more than 500,000 people -- nearly 12 percent of the country's population -- gathered in the square to thank the players for their historic race in the World Cup finals.. /Periscopi/