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Modric wins 2018 Ballon d'Or, breaks Messi-Ronaldo dominance

Luka Modric ends dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid's Croatia midfielder Luka Modric was named winner of the 2018 Ballon d'Or on Monday, breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's and Lionel Messi's decade-long hold on the prestigious award.

Juventus forward and 2017 winner Ronaldo came second, while Atletico Madrid and France striker Antoine Griezmann came third.

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