Croatian footballer Luka Modric is facing a perjury charge in his home country. The Real Madrid midfielder is accused of giving false testimony in a corruption trial involving former Dinamo Zagreb director Zdravko Mamic.
The charges stem from Modric’s testimony in the trial of Mamic, who was accused of embezzling millions of euros from Dinamo Zagreb. Modric testified that he had received a 1.5 million euro bonus from Mamic for signing a new contract with the club in 2008. However, prosecutors allege that Modric was not truthful in his testimony and that he had actually received a much larger sum of money.
The perjury charge carries a sentence of up to five years in prison if Modric is found guilty. Modric has denied any wrongdoing and his lawyers have stated that the charges are politically motivated.
The case has caused an uproar in Croatia, with many people questioning the fairness of the judicial system. Modric is a national hero in Croatia, having led the country to its first World Cup final in 2018. He is also widely respected for his philanthropic work and commitment to helping those in need.
The case has also caused some controversy in the football world, with some people questioning whether Modric should be allowed to continue playing while the case is ongoing. However, the Spanish Football Federation has stated that it will not take any action against Modric until the case is resolved.
It remains to be seen how the case will play out, but it is clear that it has caused a great deal of controversy in Croatia and beyond. It is also a reminder that no one is above the law, regardless of their status or fame.
