The Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon dOr award for the fourth time, after he led his Portugal side won their solo Euro 2016 title and his club, Real Madrid, grabbed the Champions League.
Cristiano Ronaldo won his fourth Ballon dOr beating his greatest rival Lionel Messi with Gareth Bale, Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy reaching the top 10.
A great honour to receive my fourth golden ball, said Ronaldo, upon receiving the award at the Bernabu, reported The Guardian.
The emotion is like the first one. Its the dream come true again. I never thought in my mind to win the golden ball four times so Im so pleased and happy, he said.
I have the opportunity to thank all my team-mates, the national team, Real Madrid, all the people and players who helped me to win this individual award. So as you can imagine, I feel so proud and happy to receive this amazing and beautiful ball, CR7 added.
The winner of the 61st Golden Ball was decided by a panel of journalists, unlike thorough votes from footballers and coaches as was the case the previous years. Ronaldo fourth golden ball is now one away from his arch rival Lionel Messis record tally of five.
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