2019 BALLON D’OR: THE WINNER IS?

The history of the Ballon d’Or is fascinating, however, it’s been overshadowed by the decade long baton passing between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Essentially they had a vice like grip on the trophy between 2008 to 2018. That’s an incredible achievement in today’s competitive footballing environment – a shutout of all other players for a full 10 years!

Comparing the two players will end up fueling endless debates and in some cases fractured friendships. So loyal are supporters that to some, suggesting their favourite of the two is inferior, is tantamount to heresy. It’s a topic that’s unlikely to die though and will no doubt rage on for years to come. Even the two superstars themselves most likely have heard the arguments. In fact, rumors swirl each year that these two greats wager between themselves as to which one will win the Ballon d’Or.
Of course, that bet came to naught last year as shock reverberated throughout the footballing community with neither one of these two greats winning the Ballon d’Or. Finally, the stranglehold was broken, albeit it most likely for a short period. Who was the man to do it? None other than Croatian captain Luka Modrić who electrifies the midfield at Spanish Side Real Madrid. Perhaps the greatest Croatian player of all time, Modrić has been a part of the national team for every major competition since making his debut in 2006. 
The betting market is awash with plenty of value for those seeking other possibilities. 1xBet, the world’s leading online sports betting site has tremendous odds on all the top prospects in the race for the coveted award. While the list is long of possible winners, the field can be narrowed down with a bit of studying of the season so far. Big factors contributing to winning the Ballon d’ Or are not only an individual’s success but also the performance of the player’s entire team. Winning a league or other title goes a long way to securing serious consideration.

Culled from All football