Real Madrid star Luka Modric not obsessing over individual awards
Luka Modric has downplayed the significance of winning individual awards despite being the favourite to collect FIFA’s Best Men’s Player gong. The Real Madrid midfielder is one of three finalists, alongside former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool‘s Mohamed Salah. Modric has already won two major awards this year, the World Cup‘s Golden Ball accolade and UEFA’s Best Men’s Player. Speaking after Croatia’s stunning 6-0 loss to Spain on Tuesday, however, the 33-year-old said he’s far from obsessed by the possibility of a clean sweep, with the Ballon d’Or also a possibility later this year. “For me, the important thing is...