FIFPRO XI FIFA's The Best 2018

EXTRA TIME: How South Africa reacted to Fifa's The Best award show

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric was the big winner on the night, taking home the The Best Men's Player of the Year award. 

The Croatian beat competition from Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Juventus attacker Cristiano Ronaldo who were also shortlisted fro the award.

One of the biggest talking points on Twitter was the Puskas award. Many fans believe that Salah's goal was not the best. The Egypt forward scored the wonder goal for Liverpool against Everton last season.

There was also support for Women's Player of the Year, Marta in South Africa.

Finally, fans were confused about how David de Gea was named in the Team of the Year, but not in the top three keepers of the year.

Read all the reactions and explanations for the awards below.

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