Modric: "Win the Balloon of Gold after Messi and Cristiano... Incredible"

As it could not be of another form, Luka Modric answered radiant of happiness to the questions of David Ginola, just after conquering the Balloon of Gold 2018 that joins to the FIFA The Best won does some months, like prizes after winning especially the Champions League with the Real Madrid, the third consecutive, and remain runner-up in the World-wide of Russia 2018 with Croatia.

Luka Modric Showed very happy by the Balloon of Gold conquered this Monday, without having assimilated still what means to break with the hegemony of Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, those who had delivered the ten last editions. "It is incredible. They are two phenomenal players. Win after Cristiano and Leo Messi... Although also there are other big talents. Mbappé, Griezmann, Neymar... Also they competed and if I have won it it is because I have done something special. Like this it has been my year", answered Modric after raising the prize.

For the Croatian midfield player, is all an honour have surpassed to his competitors by the prize, and now only thinks in celebrating it and in continuing trabjaando with the Real Madrid and the selection of Croatia, to win more titles. "It is an only feeling. I am happy and proud. It is an honour, have a lot of difficult emotions to express".

"Leave me thank him those that have helped me. To my mates of team, trainers and technicians of the Madrid, as to all those that work. Also to the ones of the selection of Croatia. Those that have voted by me and to my woman and family. They support me to achieve the success. My dream was to play in a big team and win important trophies. In this dreamed but the Balloon of Gold was something more. It is an honour and a privilege receive it tonight", was part of his speech in front of all the assistants to the gala, celebrated in Paris.

They will happen some days until Luka Modric do to the idea of what means to win a prize of similar characteristic, as it is the Balloon of Gold. "I am still doing me to the idea that I have joined me to the list of exceptional players that have won the Balloon of Gold. It is an honour. It is difficult to say cual is the key of the success. The proof, the hard work, the persistence and the faith in one same are the foundations of the talent. 'The better things never achieve easily'. For me never they have been it. Always they appear opportunities", remarked in the gala.

And, according to him same ensured, something that has been key to improve his game has been his change of position in the Real Madrid, regarding the position that occupied in the centre of the field with the Tottenham. "The change of position helped me a lot in my development. Before it was more offensive, when I threw a bit backwards my position was able to read better the parties, show creativity and improve my game. I think that my second year in the Tottenham already put me in the centre of the field and already began the history".

Modric, a Balloon of Gold of 33 years

Now, Modric can boast to having won the Balloon of Gold 2018 to his 33 years. It will finish the present season 2018-19 with the Real Madrid, but from then is possible that bet for giving by concluded the stage and leave to the Inter of Milan or another team that require his services. Or, of the contrary, will be open opportunities in other leagues like the Chinese or the American.