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Post by supersonic1983 on Dec 2, 2008 9:58:39 GMT -5
Ronaldo wins Ballon d'OrManchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has won the 2008 Ballon d'Or award ahead of Lionel Messi and Fernando Torres. Ronaldo was the clear favourite to land the prestigious prize after a remarkable year at Old Trafford. The powerful attacker netted 42 goals last season as the Red Devils claimed Premier League and UEFA Champions League glory. His summer was overshadowed by Real Madrid's courting of the 23-year-old, while he missed the start of the new term with an ankle injury. But Ronaldo has demonstrated his impressive ability in recent weeks, netting nine times since September. Ronaldo finished runner-up to Brazilian forward Kaka in 2007 and overcame strong competition this time around from Barcelona playmaker Messi - who finished second - and third placed Liverpool star Torres. He is already FIFPro World Player of the Year and also took the top prizes from the Professional Footballers' Association and the Football Writers last term. The Portugal winger is the first United player to win the Ballon d'Or since George Best in 1968 and the first from his country since Luis Figo in 2000. www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_4575921,00.html How many more personal accolades does this lad have to win before you people start affording him the fucking respect his football deserves?
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Post by MG on Dec 2, 2008 16:43:17 GMT -5
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Post by Moorish on Dec 3, 2008 5:08:43 GMT -5
He's definitely a superbly talented footballer. Any side in the world would want him.
People don't like him cos he comes over as an oily c**t.
But yeah, excellent footballer.
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