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Modric, Marta win Best FIFA player 2018 awards

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Luka Modric named UEFA player of year

Real Madrid's Croatia midfielder Luka Modric was named Best FIFA Men's Player of the Year for 2018, while Orlando Pride's Brazil forward Marta won the women's award at a ceremony on Monday.

Modric, 33, won the Champions League with Real and then played a major role in Croatia's run to the World Cup final where they were beaten by France.

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