Twitter Hails Luka Modric on Winning FIFA Player of the Year

Modric beat Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to the prize and ended their decade-long award dominance.

Real Madrid’s Luka Modric claimed FIFA’s Best Player of the Year award, beating Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to the prize and ending their decade-long award dominance.

The Croatia midfielder was presented with the award following a ceremony in London on Monday night, 24 September.

Messi and Ronaldo were the only winners of world soccer’s main individual award from FIFA in various guises since 2008, both winning five titles each.

Praises for the footballer poured in on Twitter as he became the first Croatian player to win the award after winning the Champions League for a fourth time in five seasons with Real Madrid and leading Croatia to its first World Cup final where it lost to France.

Footballers Congratulate the Croatia Captain

Congratulations my friend! An unbelievable player and an unbelievable season @lukamodric10 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 pic.twitter.com/0lceC1wEaj

— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) September 24, 2018

@lukamodric10 , čestitke na velikoj nagradi - zaslužio si to svojim znanjem, radom i ovogodišnjim uspjesima. Svaka čast!@lukamodric10 , congratulations for #TheBEST award - you earned it with your skill, effort and achievements this year. Proud of you! 🏆👏🏻🇭🇷 pic.twitter.com/BLnMwngORL

— Mario Mandžukić MM17 (@MarioMandzukic9) September 24, 2018

Just #thebest! Nobody deserves this more than you! Our #captain 🇭🇷 pic.twitter.com/AFTHgwxrqi

— Mateo Kovačić (@Mateo_Kova23) September 24, 2018

Congratulations to our captain, @lukamodric10 on winning FIFA Player of the year ❤️🇭🇷 #budiponosan #Croatiafullofexcellentplayers #Croatia pic.twitter.com/4Oti0Trcj9

— Croatia Full of life (@Croatia_hr) September 24, 2018

Congratulations to Luka and Marta on winning the #TheBest awards tonight. It's been a privilege to see you both play this season. // Parabéns, @lukamodric10 e Marta, por vencerem o prêmio de Melhores Jogadores da FIFA. Foi um privilégio ver vocês dois jogarem nesta temporada. https://t.co/xJNS5AMh9b

— Pelé (@Pele) September 24, 2018

‘A New Name on the Trophy’

🏆 THE BEST FIFA Men's Player 2018 is...
🇭🇷 @lukamodric10 #TheBest | #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/Jhk4ulAGKV

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) September 24, 2018

🏆 Champions League
🌎 #WorldCup runner-up
🌟 #WorldCup Golden Ball
🥇 UEFA Men's Player of the Year 2017/18
🔝 #TheBest FIFA Men's Player 2018

🙇‍♂️ @lukamodric10 🙇‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/wSUOv7I0jP

— LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) September 24, 2018

Luka Modrić is the first ever player to win the World Cup Golden Ball, UEFA Men’s Player of the Year and FIFA World Player of the Year (or equivalent) in the same year.

There's a new name on the trophy. ✊ pic.twitter.com/3lMdC4Iz58

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 24, 2018

Luka Modric on Croatia legend Boban: “He was my idol and an inspiration.” 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/tfhRH9B1BO

— RMadridHome (@RMadridHome_) September 24, 2018

‘Finally Leaving the Dominant Era of Messi and Ronaldo’

Take it or leave it Luka Modric really deserve this award. He has really worked for everything since he choose the career as a footballer. Let's just celebrate him than criticize fifa for not choosing cristiano ronaldo.

RT let's appreciate him#FIFAFootballAwards pic.twitter.com/R3jaHw0FKS

— Chukwu Emeka™ (@GodspowerSpeaks) September 24, 2018

We are finally leaving the Dominant Era of Messi and Ronaldo in World of football.

Give it up for the well deserved FIFA Footballer of the Year

Luka Modric❤️❤️#FIFAFootballAwards pic.twitter.com/6Dds8ifzsU

— PhotHOEgrapher (@NotJustSalman) September 24, 2018

I'm the happiest and proudest fanboy right now. I'm so happy, I'm crying. This is cute. Luka Modric. Wow. Still can't believe it #Modric #TheBest pic.twitter.com/yNSYN5DlCB

— Nadalchukwu (@Nadalchukwu) September 24, 2018

Luka Modrić: "All my dreams have been exceeded. I'm working hard to get titles with Real Madrid. I always want to improve, although I'm in 33 years. But I seem to be getting better every year. Better than I expected. I want to continue to enjoy and win more." pic.twitter.com/VcggfRTbCT

— El Madridismo (@ElMadridismo93) September 24, 2018

Luka modric has ended Cristiano - Messi era of World's best player
Congratulations luka modric for winning the Fifa best award, Best Midfielder in the World Without any doubt #CristianoRonaldo for Ballon d or#FIFAFootballAwards pic.twitter.com/lKjwGLKt5d

— Mohammad Zeeshan (@Zee_Madridistaa) September 24, 2018

Well, Luka Modric winning the Fifa best men's player award didn't come as a shock to me Ronaldo snubbed the ceremony for a reason. He knew he wouldn't win it. And Salah didn't stand a chance of winning it. #FIFAFootballAwards#TheBest pic.twitter.com/OkibxPBOKN

— RM (@Bllackkid) September 24, 2018

(With inputs from AP)