Granada midfielder Javi Marquez has named his newborn son 'Modric' after Real Madrid's Luka Modric.

Marquez told Cadena COPE that he hugely respects the Croatian international as a footballer and also revealed that his wife "likes Modric very much", which contributed to the decision.

"My wife likes Modric very much. He's also a great player and person. For me, this is an anecdote," said Marquez. "If the name is accompanied by a great footballer, even better!"

Modric, 30, has represented Dinamo Zagreb, Tottenham Hotspur and latterly Real Madrid during a successful career to date.

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Matt Law