Carlo Ancelotti has offered Luka Modric the opportunity to join his coaching staff at Real Madrid, should he decide to retire at the end of the season. An offer was made from Ancelotti to Modric to join his backroom team around two months ago. Although the Croatia international was grateful for the chance, he initially turned it down. Sources with knowledge of the situation, however, — speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships — say that it wasn’t a “definitive no,” suggesting Modric would still consider the proposal. At the same time, they are aware...