Cristiano Ronaldo is set to snub the Ballon d’Or awards this year because he will not win the accolade this time out, with former Real Madrid teammate Luka Modric set to pip the Portuguese superstar.
The Juventus forward is apparently set to snub the prestigious ceremony on Monday, meaning that only one of the podium three will be in attendance in Paris.
According to Sky Italia, via Spanish publication AS, Ronaldo finished second in the poll, with Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann coming third. Real Madrid midfielder Modric has apparently secured the award and will be the only one of the three present at the ceremony.
Former Tottenham star Modric has emerged as the frontrunner for what is widely regarded as football’s most prestigious individual award after guiding his Croatia side to the World Cup final during the summer.
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Former Tottenham star Modric has emerged as the frontrunner for what is widely regarded as football’s most prestigious individual award after guiding his Croatia side to the World Cup final during the summer.
Source - www.90min.com