Croatia midfielder Luka Modric was a deserved winner of the Ballon d’Or award after a “wonderful year” for both club and country, Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari said on Wednesday. The 33-year-old Modric won a third straight Champions League title…
Modric wins Ballon d’Or, ends Ronaldo, Messi dominance (Punch)
December 4, 2018 Luka Modric saw off competition from France’s World Cup stars as the Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder won the Ballon d’Or on Monday to end a 10-year stranglehold on the award by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.…
Why Luka Modric should win 2018 Ballon d’Or (Guardian)
The 2018 Ballon d’Or might end the 10-year duopoly of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who have won the trophy five times each. The award is the most prestigious individual trophy that every footballer aims to win in his lifetime.…
Wales’ Bale among Ballon d’Or nominees (BBC)
Real Madrid and Wales forward Gareth Bale is among the nominees for this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or award. Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and Paris St-Germain attacker Edinson Cavani are also contenders.…