A Star is Born Cristiano Ronaldo's First Ballon d'Or Honor

Ronaldo is the winner of five Ballon d'Or awards (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017), and in 2024 he became the first men's player to score 900 career goals in ... Ronaldo Nazario is the youngest ever player to win the Ballon d'Or. He was only 21 years and 96 days when he won this prestigious award. The 39-year-old earned his first cap for Portugal at the Euros in the 2004 edition. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United icon was a part ... He is the first player to top-score in four consecutive Champions Leagues. He set the world record for the most goals scored in a season in 2011-12, set the ... The Ballon d'Or, an annual football award given by the France Football magazine, has been dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ... Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Juan Cuadrado after winning the Italian championship Serie A match between Juventus and ACF Fiorentina on ... And, in 2008, Ronaldo won his first after winning the Champions League with United. It means Blackpool players have won the Ballon d'Or more ... "For me it's a great honour to receive my fourth golden ball. The emotion is like for the first one, it's a dream come true again. I never ... ... is widely regarded as the most prestigious individual award in football. The famous golden ball prize is handed out to the best player in the ... Cristiano Ronaldo won the Ballon d'Or in 2013 for his outstanding performances throughout the year. He played a key role in helping Real ...