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Rumours: 2018 Ballon d'Or winner leaked

By Michael Duah
2018 Ballon d'Or
Rumours: 2018 Ballon d'Or winner leaked
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Amidst all the speculation in regards to the Ballon d'Or top three, reports have now surfaced that the name of this year's winner has been leaked.

Since France Football released their thirty-man shortlist for this year's Ballon d'Or, speculation surrounding the winner has been rife among fans, players and experts.

Recently, reports of the absence of five-time winners Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo from the top three have also been doing the rounds.

Further, a journalist for RFI, Eric Mamruth, added fuel to the fire by claiming that the top three spots have been filled by Luka Modric, Raphael Varane and Kylian Mbappe.

The Ballon d'Or shortlist includes Sergio Aguero, Alisson Becker, Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Edinson Cavani, Thibaut Courtois, Kevin De Bruyne, Roberto Firmino, Diego Godin, Antoine Griezmann, Eden Hazard, Isco, Harry Kane, N’Golo Kante, Hugo Lloris, Mario Mandzukic, Sadio Mane, Marcelo, Kylian Mbappe, Luka Modric, Neymar, Paul Pogba, Ivan Rakitic, Sergio Ramos, Mohamed Salah, Luis Suarez, Jan Oblak Raphael Varane, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

The heart of the matter

Reports (via Fox Sports) have now emerged that the winner of the coveted award has been leaked.

According to Cuatro, Real Madrid and Croatia star, Luka Modric, will walk away with the gong this December.

Source: Sportskeeda

Read also: Didier Drogba backs Mbappe for the Ballon d'Or

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