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Luka Modric gained the Ballon d’Or on today in 2018, marking the primary time since 2007 the award didn’t go to both Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder broke the stranglehold positioned on France Football’s prestigious award by Messi and Ronaldo in the earlier decade at a ceremony in Paris.
Argentina ahead Messi and former Real team-mate Ronaldo and had every gained the Ballon d’Or on 5 events since Brazilian Kaka did so in 2007.
In his acceptance speech, Modric stated: “It’s a unique feeling. I am happy, proud and honoured. I have sensational emotions at the moment that are really hard to describe in words.
“First of all, I would like to thank my team-mates and coaches at Real Madrid and all the people who work for Real Madrid, all my coaches and team-mates with the national team, all those who voted for me and of course, my family, my wife and kids.
“They are fulfilling me as a person and helping me in all aspects to be successful as a professional.
“As a kid, we all have dreams. My dream was to play for a big club, to win important trophies. I dreamed about it, but the Ballon d’Or was more than a childhood dream for me and it’s a real honour and a privilege to hold this trophy.”
Modric’s recognition was reward for a high quality 12 months throughout which he helped his membership carry the Champions League for the third successive season earlier than enjoying a key position in Croatia’s surge to the 2018 World Cup ultimate.
He gained the Golden Ball for his contribution in Russia and was named the Best FIFA Footballer of the Year, and was the primary Croatian to say the Ballon d’Or.
Modric, now 38, continues to be enjoying for Real Madrid and helped his nation to the World Cup semi-finals final yr in Qatar.
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