Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo was yesterday awarded the 2013 Ballon d Or award
Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo claimed the Ballon d’Or award yesterday.
The Portuguese international won the award ahead of Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery.
Emotional
The 28-year-old was emotional when he received the award.
On receiving the award he said: I have no words to describe this moment. Thanks to all of my team-mates at Real Madrid and the national team.
Without all of their efforts this would not have been possible. I am very happy, it is very difficult to win this award.
Everybody that has been involved with me on a personal level I have to thank. My partner, my friends, my son. It is a t…