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Luka Modric named UEFA player of year

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Real Madrid's midfielder Luka Modric arrives to attend the draw for UEFA Champions League football tournament at The Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on August 30, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Valery HACHE

Luka Modric of Real Madrid and Croatia on Thursday received the accolade of UEFA Player of the Year in Monaco after his Champions League exploits.