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Modric beats Ronaldo, Salah to UEFA Player title
Croatia and Real Madrid midfielder, Luka Modric has beaten Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah to the UEFA Player of the Year title.
The World Cup star was presented the award during the Champions League draw in Monaco on Thursday evening.
“It’s an incredible moment for me – I’m excited and proud. Thanks to everyone who voted for me, my club, my team-mates, my coaches who support me in my good moments and less good moments. This award belongs to them too,” he said after receiving the award.
“My father is the person who took me to my first training session and pushed me to fight for my dreams and never give up. I owe him a lot for everything.”
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In other awards, Keylor Navas won the goalkeeper of the season award while Sergio Ramos was voted the best defender.
Ronaldo claimed the forward of the season award, after his goal against Juventus in the quarter final stage of last season’s Champions league had been voted the UEFA Goal of the season.
Modric also won the midfielder of the year.
Meanwhile, former Manchester United and England midfielder David Beckham was awarded the Uefa President’s award.
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