Ballon d’Or 2018: Modric, Ronaldo and Griezmann in Opta numbers

Omnisport uses Opta numbers to assess the Ballon d’Or claims of Antoine Griezmann, Cristiano Ronaldo and 2018 winner Luka Modric.

Modric says winning Ballon d’Or title is ‘a unique feeling’

Luka Modric described winning the Ballon d’Or as a unique honour after beating Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann to the individual award.

What else do I have to do to win Ballon d’Or? – Griezmann

Antoine Griezmann is proud to have been on the Ballon d’Or podium but expressed his surprise at missing out on the top prize.

DJ Solveig apologises after asking Ballon d’Or winner Hegerberg to twerk

French DJ Martin Solveig has apologised after sparking a sexism row by seemingly asking Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg to twerk.

Mbappe wins inaugural Kopa Trophy

Kylian Mbappe has won the inaugural Kopa Trophy, a new award given to the world’s best male footballer aged under 21.

Modric ends Messi, Ronaldo Ballon d’Or dominance

Luka Modric has been crowned the winner of the Ballon d’Or, capping a wonderful 2018 for the Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder.

Griezmann not obsessed with Ballon d’Or

France star Antoine Griezmann insists he is not obsessed with winning the Ballon d’Or, even if he is eager to lay his hands on the coveted prize.

Griezmann dreams of winning Ballon d’Or

He may prefer team success, but France and Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann said winning the Ballon d’Or would be a dream come true.

Ronaldo: I’m not obsessed, but I deserve Ballon d’Or

Cristiano Ronaldo says he deserves to win the Ballon d’Or for a sixth time, over rivals including Antoine Griezmann, Luka Modric, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.

Modric will win Ballon d’Or – Hazard

Luka Modric will win the Ballon d’Or as a reward for his ‘wonderful season’, according to Belgium and Chelsea star Eden Hazard.