Ballon d’Or: Hazard names player that deserves to win award, gives reasons
Chelsea star, Eden Hazard has named Real Madrid midfielder, Luka Modric as the player that deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’ Or ahead of other contenders.
Hazard, who was shortlisted for the 2018 Ballon d’Or award last week, believes that Modric should win the award because the Croatian captain had a wonderful year in both the Champions League and the 2018 World Cup.
“I don’t think I’m going to win the Ballon d’ Or,” Metro UK quoted Hazard as saying ahead of Belgium’s game against Switzerland.
“In my opinion, Modric deserves it. There are three to four players. I would say (Raphael) Varane because he won a lot too.
“I could deserve it too, let’s not lie. ‘But seriously I think that Modric will win it.
“It is going to be a reward for his wonderful season in the Champions League and the final of the World Cup.”
The 2018 Ballon d’ Or award will take place on 3rd December, 2018 in Paris.
Barcelona star, Lionel Messi and Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo have both dominated the award in the past decade.
The pair had won an incredible five awards each in that time frame, with Ronaldo equaling Messi’s tally last year.
