Modric wins WC Golden Ball, Mbappe young player award

Croatia captain Luka Modric won the Golden Ball award for the World Cup's best player despite being on the losing side to France in a thrilling final in Moscow yesterday, reports AFP. Modric was named man-of-the-match three times in Croatia's seven games in Russia, but even the Real Madrid midfielder was powerless to stop France's firepower and the rise of 19-year-old Kylian Mbappe.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward won the young player of the tournament award after scoring his fourth goal of the competition in the final, which France won 4-2.

Belgium captain Eden Hazard finished 2nd in the running for the Golden Ball, with France's Antoine Griezmann, who also scored his 4th goal of the tournament in the final, coming third. Belgium's Thibaut Courtois won the Golden Glove award for the best goalkeeper.

Despite Griezmann and Mbappe getting on the scoresheet, England's Harry Kane claimed the Golden Boot for his six goals.

 

 

Modric wins WC Golden Ball, Mbappe young player award

Croatia captain Luka Modric won the Golden Ball award for the World Cups best player despite being on the losing side to France in a thrilling final in Moscow yesterday, reports AFP. Modric was named man-of-the-match three times in Croatias seven games in Russia, but even the Real Madrid midfielder was powerless to stop Frances firepower and the rise of 19-year-old Kylian Mbappe. The Paris Saint-Germain forward won the young player of the tournament award after scoring his fourth goal of the competition in the final, which France won 4-2. Belgium captain Eden Hazard finished 2nd in the running for the Golden Ball, with Frances Antoine Griezmann, who also scored his 4th goal of the tournament in the final, coming third. Belgiums Thibaut Courtois won the Golden Glove award for the best goalkeeper. Despite Griezmann and Mbappe getting on the scoresheet, Englands Harry Kane claimed the Golden Boot for his six goals.