[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Abatz Mor🎗 | ⚔️ [@abatzmor](/creator/twitter/abatzmor) on x 3679 followers Created: 2025-07-19 11:27:00 UTC In 2018, the Ballon d'Or was won by Luka Modrić 🏆🇭🇷. It was a historic win because: He became the first player in XX years not named Messi or Ronaldo to win it. He led Croatia to the World Cup final, winning the Golden Ball (Best Player of the Tournament). He helped Real Madrid win their third consecutive Champions League title that season. While Modrić had a phenomenal year, many fans still argue that Messi being 5th was outrageous, especially with those stats. It was one of the most debated Ballon d'Or results in recent memory. XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [real madrid](/topic/real-madrid) [madrid](/topic/madrid) [croatia](/topic/croatia) [cristiano ronaldo](/topic/cristiano-ronaldo) [lionel messi](/topic/lionel-messi) [ballon dor](/topic/ballon-dor) [Post Link](https://x.com/abatzmor/status/1946532219675443203)
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Abatz Mor🎗 | ⚔️ @abatzmor on x 3679 followers
Created: 2025-07-19 11:27:00 UTC
In 2018, the Ballon d'Or was won by Luka Modrić 🏆🇭🇷.
It was a historic win because:
He became the first player in XX years not named Messi or Ronaldo to win it.
He led Croatia to the World Cup final, winning the Golden Ball (Best Player of the Tournament).
He helped Real Madrid win their third consecutive Champions League title that season.
While Modrić had a phenomenal year, many fans still argue that Messi being 5th was outrageous, especially with those stats.
It was one of the most debated Ballon d'Or results in recent memory.
XXX engagements
Related Topics real madrid madrid croatia cristiano ronaldo lionel messi ballon dor