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Ronaldo wins European footballer of the year award

AFP - 2 December 2008 07:00

Manchester United´s Portuguese midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo during a match against Villareal in Spain in late November. Ronaldo has won the European Footballer of the Year Award.

PARIS (AFP) - Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo won the European Footballer of the Year Award here on Tuesday.

The 23-year-old Portuguese star is the first from his country to win the coveted Ballon D'Or award, which is presented by 'France Football' magazine, since Luis Figo in 2000.

His award - which he has widely spoken about having said in the last week that not only is he the best footballer in the world but also the second and third best - comes on the back of exceptional performance for his club side last season.

He scored a remarkable 42 times in 49 matches as United secured a memorable league and European Cup double.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi came second and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres was third in the vote.

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owoblow

2 December 2008 08:10

simply the best footballer in the world. he scores them in varieties: headers,right foot,left foot,freekicks long range shots ,assists!!!.simply awesome.

Chelsea4ever

2 December 2008 08:15

Sunday he tried to make a goal with two hands too but saw a red card and he complained.. He is awesome yeah !

markdiddy

2 December 2008 08:50

he is a tremendous player and im sure any chelsea fan would love to have him.

Chelsea4ever

2 December 2008 09:47

I dont hate him , but I dont like him too . It started maybe after the stupid incident with Rooney , I like english team and I was shocked about Ronaldo's attitude in that game . Ronaldo didn't deserve today's title , he is in constant whining, complaining, provocating .. ....

pulzar

2 December 2008 13:33

Agreed - anyone with confidence that they can beat opposition on basis of their own ability wouldn't have to resort to being a weasle to get Rooney sent off. Just like Maradona with his hand of mesiah goal - they can't think that they are that good if they have to rely on cheating. Just turns me off players - especially if they are playing for the opposition !

phughes699

2 December 2008 15:22

An excellent choice and good luck to him. Last season he was a joy to watch. Maybe he cannot repeat what he did last season but one must give credit where it is due.

SoccerwayHooligan

2 December 2008 17:29

Ronaldo, worth 2 Torres' or 10 Messis! Well done Lad!

tim_azzuri

2 December 2008 19:05

as expected.....but I think Torres deserved second place than Messi...

Guuner66

2 December 2008 19:13

good player, bad attitude. dont like him but cant hate on his ability. messi didnt play enough to win but would prefer messis over ronaldo any day.

DaJohnner

3 December 2008 03:40

Ronaldo was simply the best last year...well done!!!

Joga_Bonito

3 December 2008 21:54

Yeah mate he tried out a hand of god move in the derby match!

Too bad he spent the whole match chirping so the ref gave him what he deserves.

This year he is on his way downhill.

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