Luka Modric’s glorious 2018 received the ultimate recognition – and secured his place in history – when he received the Ballon d’Or, and ending Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s 10-year dominance.
Modric – the first ‘new’ winner since Brazil great Kaka in 2007 – has had an exceptional 12 months. He was instrumental in helping his club, Real Madrid, win a third consecutive Champions League in May and then became the heartbeat in the Croatia team that reached the World Cup final.
Here are a few facts you did not know about Luka Modric:
