The hegemony of Messi and Ronaldo comes to an end. And the first bell was the award of FIFA The Best. The best player in the world in 2018 recognized as the midfielder of "Real" Luka Modric.

For the first time since 2008, this title does not go to Ronaldo or Messi. They 10 years played this title among themselves, each has 5 awards.

Note, the award to the best football player FIFA The Best is awarded from 2016, when FIFA and France Football decided to stop cooperation on the award of the Golden Ball. Two years in a row The Best received Ronaldo.

However, France Football will award its award later.

And here's how the Golden Ball shared Messi and Ronaldo with the Golden Ball France Football 2017 Ronaldo 2016 Ronaldo Golden Ball FIFA 2015 Messi 2014 Ronaldo 2013 Ronaldo 2012 Messi 2011 Messi 2010 Messi Golden Ball France Football 2009 Messi 2008 Ronaldo.