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Real Madrid star Luka Modric gives evidence as a key witness in former Dinamo Zagreb director Zdravko Mamic's corruption trial

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has appeared as a key witness at a corruption trial, testifying about his financial deals with a former Dinamo Zagreb director charged with tax evasion and embezzlement.

Modric, who is not a suspect, spoke on Tuesday at Osijek County Court about financial details of his 2008 transfer from Dinamo to Tottenham.

Modric says he had a deal with former Dinamo director Zdravko Mamic to pay the club 50 per cent of the transfer.

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric arrives at Osijek County Court on Tuesday afternoon
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric arrives at Osijek County Court on Tuesday afternoon
Zdravko Mamic is also a former vice-president of the Croatian Football Federation
Zdravko Mamic is also a former vice-president of the Croatian Football Federation

He says the 2008 transfer to Tottenham was worth 'between' £18.