2018 Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric has backed team-mate Karim Benzema. That they deserved the same award this year.

Real Madrid’s Croatian midfielder Luka Modric is another voice in support of fellow France striker Karim Benzema, saying he deserves the Ballon d’Or this year, as well. Former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane and ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger backed the 33-year-old forward earlier this year. According to a report from ufabet on Tuesday.
Luka Modric has backed team-mate Karim Benzema for Ballon d’Or
Benzema had one of the best seasons of his career last season, scoring 22 goals in Liga and continuing his excellent form to date. In particular, the French national team won the UEFA Nations League. After defeating Spain 2-1 before being named as one of the contenders for the Ballon d’Or, along with many other famous players, which Modric owns. This 2018 award backs teammates that they deserve the award.
‘We’ll see each other There are many candidates who can take it, for me Karim is one of them,’ Modric said.
‘I hope he takes it because he deserves what he played this year and his trajectory.’
‘Above all many years ago He was always at the highest level. And now he wins together with France, which is an important aspect of these trophies. I hope he takes it because he deserves it,’ Modric said.