Having inspired Real Madrid to a third successive Champions League final triumph in May against Liverpool - and captaining Croatia to the World Cup final against France - Modric was awarded the Ballon d’Or. Harry Redknapp made that change." When describing his feelings on winning the award, Modric added: “It is difficult to express my emotion and how I feel in words. Luka Modric has won the Ballon d'Or for the first time in his careerWhen I dropped back, I was able to read the game better and show my creativity. Harry Redknapp made that change Luka Modric“It is something unique for me.

Source: Express December 03, 2018 23:03 UTC