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Cristiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or

January 14, 2014 08:03

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award for 2013, ending Lionel Messi's four-year run as the world's best player.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award for 2013, ending Lionel Messi's four-year run as the world's best player.

All images courtesy AFP
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Ronaldo scored 69 goals for Real Madrid and Portugal last year, and his stunning hattrick against Sweden in a decisive World Cup playoff was perhaps the defining individual performance.
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"There are no words to describe this moment," said Ronaldo, who was sobbing in tears after accepting the trophy.
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His young son, also named Cristiano, was beside him on stage.
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Voting was done by national team captains and coaches, plus selected journalists, in FIFA's 209 member countries.
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Ronaldo rolled back his head and closed his eyes, smiling, when Brazil great Pele, after a dramatic pause and smile, read out his name.
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He kissed his girlfriend, model Irina Shayk, before going up to the stage.
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Shayk has been by his side for several years and the couple can now finally welcome the much awaited Ballon d'Or trophy and the honour that comes with it.

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