Luka Modric Named UEFA Player of the Year, Other Winners

Luka Modric has been named UEFA Men's Player of the Year ahead of former Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.
The midfielder picks up the award after guiding Real Madrid to a third straight Champions League title and inspiring Croatia to the World Cup final - where they lost to France.
Modric received 313 points in the voting to finish ahead of three-time winner Ronaldo (223pts), who has gone on to join Juventus after scoring 44 goals in 44 games for Real last season.
Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and England midfielder Beckham received the 2018 UEFA President's Award, which according to UEFA "recognises outstanding achievements, professional excellence and exemplary personal qualities".
Among others to receive the award are Johan Cruyff, Franz Beckenbauer, Eusebio and Sir Bobby Charlton.

The Europa League Player of the Season will be awarded on Friday, with Diego Godin, Antoine Griezmann, Dimitri Payet the three names on the shortlist.
UEFA awards (winners in bold - others shortlisted)
Men's Player of the Year: Luka Modric, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah
Women's Player of the Year: Pernille Harder, Ada Hegerberg, Amandine Henry
Goalkeeper of the Season: Keylor Navas, Alisson Becker, Gianluigi Buffon
Defender of the Season: Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Raphael Varane
Midfielder of the Season: Luka Modric, Kevin De Bruyne, Toni Kroos
Forward of the Season: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah