Ronaldo's First Ballon d'Or Month The Genesis of a Legend

When did he start playing with Real Madrid? ... Cristiano Ronaldo went to Real Madrid in 2009 on July 1. Real Madrid payed Manchester United 131 billion dollars ... After finishing second to Kaka in 2007, Ronaldo won his first Ballon d'Or in 2008, as he established himself as a world star at Old Trafford. In 2007, Cristiano Ronaldo finished second on the podium for the Ballon d'Or, just behind Kaká, who was a Champions League winner with AC Milan that year. The Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious individual soccer award. Lionel Messi has won a record eight times. Check out the all-time winners ... It marks the end of a legendary era that began in 2008 when Cristiano won his first Ballon d'Or and is now nearing its close as the two legends ... While at Manchester United, Ronaldo won his first Ballon d'Or in December 2008 — one year after finishing second in the award to Kaka. The then ... Barclays Player of the Season: 2006-07; Football Writers' Association Award: 2007; Barclays Player of the Month(4): November 2006, December 2006, January 2008, ... The Ballon d'Or will be awarded on Monday, October 28 and the competition to be crowned the best men's player in the world is as hot as ever. Surprisingly enough, Ronaldo voted for a Barcelona icon when he first voted in the Ballon d'Or in 2010. More innocent times. Xavi had been ... Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or for the fourth time in his career. ... "This is as special as the first Ball when he won it. I thank my teammates ...