Luka Modric has been named as UEFA Men’s Player of the Year after leading Real Madrid to their third successive Champions League title.
The Croatian, who enjoyed a surreal year for club and country, beat fellow nominees, Mohamed Salah and Cristiano Ronaldo, to the award.
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Ronaldo picked up as the Champions League’s best forward last campaign with Real Madrid after becoming the top scorer in the competition for a sixth-year running.