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Croatia midfielder Luka Modric accepted the Golden Ball award as the best player at the World Cup after his side lost to France 4-2 in Sunday's final.
Modric scored two goals in the group stage and converted both of his attempts in penalty shootouts to help Croatia reach the final.
The Real Madrid star embraced Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic after being given the award by FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Russia President Vladimir Putin in a rainy post game ceremony.
Belgium's Eden Hazard was awarded the Silver Ball as runner-up and France's Antoine Griezmann was given the Bronze Ball.
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois won the Golden Glove as the best goalkeeper for helping his team to a third-place finish after allowing just six goals in seven games.
He kept three clean sheets -- against Panama and England in the group stage before blanking England again in the third-place game.

France's 19-year-old star Kylian Mbappe was named the tournament's Best Young Player after scoring Les Bleus' fourth goal on Sunday, becoming the youngest since Pele1958 to find the net in the final.
Waoh...so much excitement......what was your best part of the world cup games.....share your thoughts!!!
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