Modric wins FIFA best award

Luka Modric on Monday night won the Best FIFA Men’s Player award for guiding Croatia to the World Cup final and winning a third consecutive Champions League trophy with Real Madrid!

He beat Egypt Mo Salah and Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo to the award.

Speaking after winning, Modric said: “First of all I would like to give congratulations to Mohamed [Salah] and Cristiano [Ronaldo] for the seasons they have had, and I’m sure that in the future you will have another opportunity to win this trophy,” said Modric.

“This isn’t just my trophy – this is for my Real Madrid teammates, my Croatia teammates and my coaches. Without them, this would have not have been possible.

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“This trophy is also for my family without whom I would not be the player that I am.”

THE WINNERS:

Best FIFA Men’s Player: Luka Modric

Best FIFA Men’s Coach: Didier Deschamps

Best FIFA Women’s Player: Marta

Best FIFA Women’s Coach: Reynald Pedros

Best FIFA Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois

Puskas Award: Mohamed Salah v Everton