Modric, who joined Real Madrid from Tottenham in 2012, received 29 per cent of votes from the coaches and captains of national teams, reporters and fans.
Modric made the FIFA Best shortlist after helping Real Madrid to a third straight Champions League title in May and then leading Croatia to the World Cup final.
For the first time, FIFA has opened voting within days of the World Cup, where Ronaldo and Messi both exited in the round of 16.
Ronaldo won the Spanish league and Champions League at Real Madrid, whereas, Messi and Neymar collected only the Copa del Rey title with Barcelona.
Rio de Janeiro, Apr 4: German firm GoalControl has been awarded a contract by world football's governing body FIFA to provide goal-line technology during June's Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.The firm,
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