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Luka Modric Cannon Propels Croatia By Turkey

Luka Modric is a player that deserves to be talked about. His leadership and play are key for Croatia to operate as a unit. He demonstrated his "magic" Saturday against Turkey when he helped Croatia grab 3 points and jump to the top of group D. After a high Turkey clearance, Luka Modric came springing down the middle to hit a top spinning volley that skipped past the Turkish goalkeeper. A volley we all dream about, exectuted perfectly by Modric. The fans were so excited that they couldn't help but jump in and celebrate on the pitch with the players too...

Former Barcelona Legend Has One Final Chance At International Glory

37-year-old Eidur Gudjohnsen will be making his international swan song for Iceland at Euro 2016. The attacking player from Reykjavik is certainly the most famous footballer to have come from Iceland. He scored 54 goals over six illustrious seasons with Chelsea. He spent three seasons with Barcelona, capturing a La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League treble in 2008-09.

Diego Maradona Says Messi Has No Personality. We Wish The Same Could Be Said Of Diego.

Diego Maradona’s verbal influence has only increased since the heights of his playing days — the cult of his personality dictating that many give credence to his ill-thought-out claims. On Thursday, Maradona should’ve put his foot in his mouth once again when discussing the leadership qualities of his Argentine compatriot, Lionel Messi.

The Man Who Assisted Messi More Than Anyone Else Is Reportedly Leaving FC Barcelona

UPDATE: Alves' transfer to Juventus is official:

Barcelona Have Identified Why They Lost In The Champions League And Corrected The Problem

Barcelona did not win the Champions League this season. Barcelona should have won the Champions League this season. 

No disrespect to Atletico Madrid, who deservedly bounced Barca in the quarterfinals, but the Blaugrana's attack was led by three of the five best forwards in the world, and every player in their squad (excluding goalkeeper) is either top five in the word at his position or at least in the conversation.

Pepe's Soul Has Been Dropped From Portugal's Euro 2016 Squad

Multiple reports have confirmed that Portugal and Real Madrid defender Pepe has had his soul dropped from Portugal’s 23-man Euro 2016 squad. Following the events of the Champions League final at the San Siro Stadium in Milan, it's been suggested that Pepe's conscience spirit has deserted him. 

While the defender will be representing Portugal at Euro 2016 in body, it's anyone's guess as to where his soul might currently reside. 

Juanfran Is So Sad About His Penalty Miss He Wrote A Letter To Atleti Fans About It

After missing the penalty that allowed Real Madrid to triumph over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final Saturday, Atletico fullback Juanfran was so sad he wrote an open letter to Atleti fans promising the future will be better.

(Side note: the moment when Juanfran ran over to the Atleti fans to beg forgiveness for the penalty miss and they gave him a standing ovation was beautiful.)

Here's the letter in full:

Hello Atléticos, 

Real Madrid Beat Atletico In Penalties To Win The Champions League

Y'all already know who won. We already told you in the headline, so here's some things from the Champions League final. But first, the highlights.

Here's Sergio Ramos's goal.

Get In The Know Ahead Of The Champions League Final

Looking to kill time at work? Going to a Champions League party and need to get in the know? Are you anxiously awaiting the Madrid Derby in the UCL Final and need every bit of content surrounding the match? We got you covered on all fronts.

Our esteemed staff here at The18 has given responses to the biggest questions ahead of the Champions League final between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. Call us idiots, call us geniuses, just be ready for takes so hot that they'll leave you wishing you were dining with the Night's King from Game of Thrones. Let's meet the lads.

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