Modric: Real Madrid problems not normal

Luka Modric said Real Madrid’s problems are not normal, though he defended under-fire head coach Santiago Solari following Sunday’s shock loss to Real Sociedad.

Ronaldo: I deserved Ballon d’Or, the numbers don’t lie

Cristiano Ronaldo is convinced he should have won this year’s Ballon d’Or, rather than finishing as runner-up to ex-Real Madrid teammate Luka Modric.

Messi breaks another La Liga record

Lionel Messi wrote a fresh chapter in the La Liga history books as the Barcelona captain set another record in his side’s Catalan derby clash away to Espanyol.

Ballon d’Or 2018: Luka Modric’s zenith

Real Madrid’s Champions League glory and Croatia’s World Cup final run saw Luka Modric crown a superb career with the Ballon d’Or being his reward.

Andy Murray angered after sexism row at Ballon d’Or

Andy Murray hit out at Martin Solveig after the French DJ’s controversial comment overshadowed Ada Hegerberg’s Ballon d’Or success, the infuriated tennis star insisting that sexism is still rife in sport.

Ballon d’Or 2018: Modric, Ronaldo and Griezmann in numbers

Omnisport uses Opta numbers to assess the Ballon d’Or claims of Antoine Griezmann, Cristiano Ronaldo and 2018 winner Luka Modric.

Modric: Ballon d’Or win ‘a unique feeling’

Luka Modric described winning the Ballon d’Or as a unique honour after beating Cristiano Ronaldo and Antoine Griezmann to the individual award.

Griezmann angered by Ballon d’Or snub

Antoine Griezmann is proud to have been on the Ballon d’Or podium, but expressed his surprise at missing out on the top prize.

Modric ends Messi, Ronaldo Ballon d’Or dominance

Luka Modric has been crowned the winner of the Ballon d’Or, capping a wonderful 2018 for the Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder.

Griezmann not obsessed with Ballon d’Or

France star Antoine Griezmann insists he is not obsessed with winning the Ballon d’Or, even if he is eager to lay his hands on the coveted prize.