Croatian star Luka Modric was name the best men's player of the year, as FIFA unveiled the 2018 Best Football Awards in London on Monday night at the Royal Festival Hall.

 

国际足联周一晚间在伦敦皇家节日音乐厅揭晓2018FIFA年度颁奖礼，克罗地亚球星卢卡·莫德里奇获2018世界足球先生。

 

This put an end to the decade-long dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on this individual honor since 2008.

 

"I'm still not realising how good a year I had collectively, individually, and I'm very proud for everything I achieved this year and it will be remembered forever," Modric said.

 

It is truly a fruitful year for Modric. The midfielder led Real Madrid to an unprecedented¹ third consecutive² Champions League title and captained Croatia to reach the World Cup final for the first time in the country's history, which earned him the Golden Ball of the tournament.

 

"This award is not just mine," Modric said. "It is my teammates' from Real Madrid and Croatia."

 

Marta was named best women's player after spearheading Brazil to lift the Copa America. This is the sixth time the 32-year-old won the award, eight years after her feat³ of winning the then named FIFA Ballon d'Or for five consecutive years since 2006.

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