Ronaldo crowned FIFA's Best Player in the World
Posted Tuesday, January 10, 2017 by Goal.com
The Real Madrid superstar enjoyed a staggering 2016 and has now been awarded the title of the best player in the world, beating Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann
Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned the world’s best player at FIFA’s annual awards gala in Zurich.
Martial two goals away from costing Man Utd €10m more
The Real Madrid superstar enjoyed a fantastic 2016, and has now beaten his perennial rival Lionel Messi and Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann to the prize.
"It's a great feeling, as I mentioned many times last year was a dream year, no doubt about that," the striker said at the ceremony shortly before receiving the prize.
"Real Madrid win the Champions League and the national team won the Euros for the first time in history. Unbelievable season. I'm so proud and happy.
"I have to say thank you to my team-mates of Real Madrid, and team-mates of Portugal and the coaches. It was an amazing year."
Ronaldo scored a total of 59 goals for both club and country throughout the 12 months, as his career reached new heights.
The Real Madrid superstar enjoyed a staggering 2016 and has now been awarded the title of the best player in the world, beating Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann
Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned the world’s best player at FIFA’s annual awards gala in Zurich.
Martial two goals away from costing Man Utd €10m more
The Real Madrid superstar enjoyed a fantastic 2016, and has now beaten his perennial rival Lionel Messi and Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann to the prize.
"It's a great feeling, as I mentioned many times last year was a dream year, no doubt about that," the striker said at the ceremony shortly before receiving the prize.
"Real Madrid win the Champions League and the national team won the Euros for the first time in history. Unbelievable season. I'm so proud and happy.
"I have to say thank you to my team-mates of Real Madrid, and team-mates of Portugal and the coaches. It was an amazing year."
Ronaldo scored a total of 59 goals for both club and country throughout the 12 months, as his career reached new heights.
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