But Modric was not happy that neither Ronaldo nor Messi made the journey to Paris for the ceremony.
"I cannot speak why someone didn't turn up at an award ceremony, it's their choice," he told Sportske Novosti. "It doesn't make sense, does it? It seems these votes and awards are only significant when they win it.
Luka Modric believes that Ballon d'Or nominees should attend the event
Modric spoke with local media after the ceremony and said: “I am very proud to be at the gala and handed the prize over to Messi who deserves it.
“Football is about respect and when you do not win you have to be there to celebrate it on days like today.
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