Modric would have won Golden Ball had he been Spanish or German

Luka Modric would have won the Golden Ball if he were Spanish or German, according to team friend to Croatia Dejan Lovren.

Mordic, 32, has scored a fantastic goal for Croatia in the match against Argentina and also scored from the white penalty point towards Nigeria.

midfielder is an undisputed title at Real Madrid, but the Croatian has never approached Golden Ball.

Because we're a small country, it doesn't get the credit,” says Livepool's Lovren.

“Modric would receive more attention if he were German or Spanish. Maybe he'd win the Golden Ball.

It's a real pleasure to play with Modric.

We all love football and we know what a great player he is. Modric is certainly one of the best in the world. ”