Golden Ball Midfielder Farewell to Bernabeu: 28-winning legends for 13 years, the ceremony trio finally came to an end

In the football world, the iron-clad soldiers are always a bit farewell, like a heavy hammer hitting the hearts of fans. Today, Modric officially announced his departure from Real Madrid after the Club World Cup. As soon as the news came out, many people felt a "splitting" in their hearts - Real Madrid's "ceremonial midfielder" completely dispersed.

Turning back more than ten years ago, it was the most energetic day in the hearts of Real Madrid fans. In 2012, Modric took the lead in putting on Real Madrid's jersey. This small Croatian man who doesn't look strong has an amazing midfield scheduling ability. The following year, Casemiro came from Sao Paulo from afar. He was like the "stabilizing needle" of the team's midfielder. He did not give up in an inch of land when defending and could still attack at critical moments. In 2014, Kroos also joined from Bayern. His pass was as accurate as "GPS navigation". The three of them gathered together, and Real Madrid's "ceremonial midfielder" emerged. As soon as the trio of

appeared, Real Madrid was like a "plug-in". On the green field, they cooperated "with seamlessness". Modric was responsible for sorting out the offensive rhythm. Kroos passed the ball accurately to find his teammates, and Casemiro built a wall behind him. In those years, Real Madrid was "invincible" in the Champions League and completed the three consecutive Champions League championships in 2016-18, which is an unprecedented achievement in football history. On the field, they are the opponent's nightmare; on the field, at major awards ceremonies, the honors of the best midfielder and the best lineup were almost "taken by them". The name "Celebration Midfielder" has also become a well-known golden sign in the football world.

But as the saying goes, "There is no flower red for a hundred days." As time goes by, the three people who once ran tirelessly on the court have gradually grown white hair. In addition, in order to maintain competitiveness, Real Madrid needs to "metabolize" and the separation of "ceremonial midfielder" has become inevitable. First, in 2022, Casemiro transferred to Manchester United for £70 million. Although he changed his new owner, his performance at the critical moment was still "remarkable"; last year, Kroos chose to retire at Real Madrid, leaving his final career where his dream began. Now, Modric is leaving too. When he said his decision to leave the team, the youth of countless fans seemed to have ended.

Over the years, fans have watched them go from energetic young men to calm and sophisticated veterans. Every passing and every fighting have become the most beautiful scenery on the green field. Now the "Celebration Midfielder" goes his separate ways, just like a wonderful novel that has ushered in the end. Although he is reluctant to leave, it is also remembered.

"Celebration Midfielder" leaves us not only trophys and honors, but also a kind of love and persistence for football. They prove with their strength that the team's tacit cooperation can create miracles; they tell us with persistence that even if time passes, the pursuit of dreams will never fade. When we recall this glory of Real Madrid, the "Celebration Midfielder" is always the most dazzling chapter. I wonder if there will be such a tacit and invincible midfield combination in the future? Perhaps, it is precisely because of this unknown that we miss the former "ceremonial midfielder".

Standing at the intersection of the times, looking back, "Celebration Midfielder" leaves football not only 28 trophys, but also a kind of survival wisdom that goes against the current. When gold and dollar football swept the world, they used the ultimate technology to complement each other to fight the net worth bubble; when fast-paced offense and defense became the mainstream, they used calm control to interpret classical aesthetics. Just like the Magic Flute wrote in the farewell letter: "We are not the most expensive parts, but the most suitable gear." Now, when the Wilzs are put on the shelves with a net worth of 130 million euros, and when the glory of the "Six-Crown King" requires one billion euros, will those legends created by tacit understanding and wisdom eventually become a hit? The rain stopped, the Bernabeu's sprinkler system suddenly started, and in the mist rising from the turf, it seemed as if three shadows were practicing the triangular short pass. The hoarse singing came from the southern stands, which was the cheering circulated at the night of the 2017 Champions League final. The football world always says "the iron-killed army is flowing through the water", but when the strongest iron triangle in the camp passes with the wind, should we redefine what is the real "immortality"?