Captain of the Croatian national team, Luka Modrić, scored his first goal in an AC Milan shirt, securing a 1-0 victory over Bologna. His excellent performance immediately drew the attention of the Italian media, and the next morning he appeared on the front pages of the country’s most influential sports dailies.

At San Siro, the atmosphere was electric as Milan fans witnessed a memorable evening. Bologna put up strong resistance, but the key moment came in the 62nd minute when Modrić, after a combination on the edge of the penalty area, struck precisely to beat the goalkeeper and decide the game. It was his first goal since arriving in Milan this summer, and aside from scoring, the Croatian captain impressed with his control of the game, passing accuracy, and leadership on the pitch.

Milan’s coach noted after the match that Modrić’s arrival had brought a new dimension to the team, and the goal against Bologna confirmed his role as a leader. The Rossoneri fans rewarded him with a standing ovation when he was substituted late in the game.

Leading Italian sports dailies and portals dedicated their headlines to him:

• La Gazzetta dello Sport highlighted how “the genius of the Croatian maestro delivered Milan’s first big step this season.”
• Corriere dello Sport wrote that “Modrić has shown that even at this stage of his career, he has a decisive impact on Serie A matches.”
• Tuttosport described him as “a leader who has conquered Milan in no time.”

Photos of Modrić celebrating his goal filled the covers and front pages of sports media. Many emphasized that he is not only the captain who has driven Croatia forward internationally, but is also leaving his mark in Serie A.

Luka Modrić’s first goal for Milan is not only a critical moment for the club but also a symbolic beginning of his new adventure in Italian football. The media attention confirms that the Croatian captain remains one of Europe’s most respected footballers, while Milan now has a new icon to lead their play.