Ballon d’or 2018: Eden Hazard believes Luka Modric and Kylian Mbappe deserve to win prestigious award before him

Ballon d’or 2018: Eden Hazard believes Luka Modric and Kylian Mbappe deserve to win prestigious award before him
Eden Hazard believes Luka Modric and Kylian Mbappe deserve to win the Ballon d’Or more than he does, despite a terrific year for club and country.The Chelsea forward earned a place on the illustrious list after a spectacular 2018 where he added goals, assists and consistency to his game.3

Neither Messi or Ronaldo are expected to win the Ballon d’Or for the first time in a decade

As captain of Belgium, the diminutive forward led his country to the World Cup semi-finals and also helped bring the FA Cup back to Stamford Bridge.However, the 27-year-old does not feel as though he is worthy of being called the best player in the world, naming two players who deserve the accolade more than he does.He even went as far as tipping one of the two to pick up the illustrious award at the glitzy ceremony in Paris next month.Hazard told RTFB:Even though I had a very good year, I have to keep my feet on the ground.3

Modric poses with the World Cup Golden Ball, while Mbappe won recognition as the Best Young Player in Russia

I do not deserve the Ballon dOr. I think there are players who have been better than me.“Winning the Ballon dOr is not a goal for me. If I win it one day, great. If I do not, it wont be a problem.“I would have saidLuka Modric, but he has played a little less well since August and September.“So, if we take into account the beginning of the season, I would sayKylian Mbappe.”3

Hazard has already won the Premier League Player of the Month of the award, but wants to keep his feet on the ground

Modric and Mbappe are the clear favourites to scoop the prize, ahead of Real Madrid‘s World Cup winning defender Raphael Varane and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah.Despite winning the Champions League with Real and earning a lucrative move to Juventus, five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo is finally expected to relinquish his grasp on the prestigious award.

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And the 37-year-old developed a strong mutual admiration with the club's fans, remembering the great moment fans started to sing his name. "I don't need to lick ass, but the fans were just amazing," he added. "I remember my first game in the Premier League at Bournemouth, I scored and the fans were singing my song for 45 minutes.
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Arsenal boss Unai Emery has heaped praise on Crystal Palace academy duo Wilfried Zaha and Aaron Wan-Bissaka and insists he has plenty of his own young players pushing for a place in his squad. The
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VERY GOOD The Eagles academy products have been in outstanding form for Roy Hodgson's men so far this season Arsenal boss Unai Emery has heaped praise on Crystal Palace academy duo Wilfried Zaha and Aaron Wan-Bissaka and insists he has plenty of his own young players pushing for a place in his squad.
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Barcelona mock Manchester United with brutal tweet after Lionel Messi delivers masterclass. The Blaugrana breezed past the Red Devils at Camp Nou to progress to the Champions League semi-finals
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Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE blog dedicated to the latest transfer news and rumours. Transfer news, rumours and today's football gossip | January 19, 2019. Chelsea are expected to complete the signing of Gonzalo Higuain in the coming days, as Maurizio Sarri looks to bolster his attacking options with a move for the 31-year-old
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Dele Alli scores twice as Tottenham claim a first league win at Stamford Bridge in 28 years and damage Chelsea's top-four hopes. a sublime first touch to bring Eric Dier's ball under control

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Harry Kane makes vow to Spurs fans after defeat against Liverpool in the Champions League final. Spurs striker Harry Kane has spoken out after Tottenham lost against Liverpool in the Champions League final in Madrid
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Manchester United legend Paul Ince has hit out at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for living in the past and says he is not up to being the manager at Old Trafford. Seven defeats in nine matches have left
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Huddersfield Town news: Jan Siewert confirms he will stay on beyond the end of current Premier League season following relegation The Terriers will play in the Championship next season after a
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Transfer news and gossip: Huge Real Madrid offer for Manchester United target, Arsenal star 'agrees deal' with Juventus, Alvaro Morata returning to Spain.
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Southampton took a big step in direction of Premier League survival with a 1-Zero win which will increase the relegation issues of south coast rivals Brighton. Saints captain Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg earned the guests victory on the Amex Stadium by scoring his first purpose since December early within the second half.
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