Cristiano Ronaldo’s obsession with Ballon d’Or laid bare as ex-Juventus teammate Mehdi Benatia recalls Luka Modric’s 2018 triumph

The Moroccan defender has recalled a pivotal moment in 2018 that showed how much individual recognition mattered to the Portuguese superstar, even after another successful season at Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo ’s time at Juventus offered a closer look at the competitive mentality that has defined his career, and former teammate Mehdi Benatia has shared a revealing story from their time together. The Moroccan defender has recalled a pivotal moment in 2018 that showed how much individual recognition mattered to the Portuguese superstar, even after another successful season at Real Madrid.