Modric Luka is declared the best athlete for 2018

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric was declared the World’s Best Athlet in 2018 by the International Press Association of Sports (AIPS) on Wednesday in an evening gala in Zagreb.

While American gymnast Simone Biles won the world’s best athlete award for 2018.

“I want to thank all those who voted for me. It is a great honor to get such a special price, I feel happy, “The Croat said after receiving the prize.

The winner was announced based on a vote of 359 journalists from 87 countries.

Modric came out first with 419, Novak Djokovic the second and Roger Federer the third.