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#3 Luka Modric is the first Croatian to win the Golden Ball
Started his life as a refugee, the talented Croatian went on to become the most applauded midfielders walking this planet at this moment.
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Luka Modric, the man who forged an impossible dream by taking Croatia to its first World Cup Finals is the first Croatian to win the World Cup Golden Ball.
The honour that he now shares with huge names like Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane, Diego Forlan, Diego Maradona, and Ronaldo.
Despite losing in the finals, the Real Madrid magician delivered an exceptional performance throughout; deciding the games for his nation multiple times.
While the honour may not be the one Modric was looking for, it very well cements his position in history as the only Croatian to do so.
His precision. His skills. His ability to unlock the defence and create decisive moments. Luka Modric does it all, and he does deserve the Golden Ball.
