Ballon d’Or 2018: Modric, Ronaldo and Griezmann in Opta numbers

Omnisport uses Opta numbers to assess the Ballon d’Or claims of Antoine Griezmann, Cristiano Ronaldo and 2018 winner Luka Modric.

Modric says winning Ballon d’Or title is ‘a unique feeling’

Luka Modric described winning the Ballon d’Or as a unique honour after beating Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann to the individual award.

What else do I have to do to win Ballon d’Or? – Griezmann

Antoine Griezmann is proud to have been on the Ballon d’Or podium but expressed his surprise at missing out on the top prize.

Modric ends Messi, Ronaldo Ballon d’Or dominance

Luka Modric has been crowned the winner of the Ballon d’Or, capping a wonderful 2018 for the Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder.

Griezmann not obsessed with Ballon d’Or

France star Antoine Griezmann insists he is not obsessed with winning the Ballon d’Or, even if he is eager to lay his hands on... Read more

Luka Modric not worried about Ballon d’Or

Real Madrid and Croatia star Luka Modric is not worried about winning the Ballon d’Or, saying he had a great year whether he would... Read more

Ballon d’Or success would not change Modric’s ‘best year’

Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric is among the front-runners for the 2018 Ballon d’Or, but he is not focused on the prize.

Modric will win Ballon d’Or – Hazard

Luka Modric will win the Ballon d’Or as a reward for his ‘wonderful season’, according to Belgium and Chelsea star Eden Hazard.

Messi is the greatest of all time – Eto’o

Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all-time, according to his former Barcelona teammate Samuel Eto’o.

FIFA Best Award a dream come true for Modric

Luka Modric has been overawed by the recognition he has received in 2018, after he scooped the top prize at FIFA’s The Best awards.