2018: Top memorable and iconic football moments.

AS Roma v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Leg Two
AS Roma v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Leg Two

#3 End of dominance at the Ballon d'Or

The man to break the dominance of Messi and Ronaldo at the Ballon'd'Or
The man to break the dominance of Messi and Ronaldo at the Ballon'd'Or

Ten years of dominance of Messi and Ronaldo at the Ballon d'Or stage finally saw its end when Croatian midfield wizard Luka Modric won the top honour in 2018. He became the first person other than Messi and Ronaldo, to win the highest individual award in football since 2007.

Croatian led an unheard and unknown side to the finals of the FIFA World Cup 2018. He also played a pivotal role in Real Madrid record-breaking thirteenth Champion League win.

Ada Hegerberg-The Lionel Messi of women football
Ada Hegerberg-The Lionel Messi of women football

Also, Ada Hegerberg became the first woman Ballon d'Or winner. The 23-year-old, Lyon and Norweign footballing superstar was the highest scorer in the Champions League this year. She also scored in final against Wolfsburg as Lyon became the first team to win Champions League thrice in a row.

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