'Football belongs to the fans': Ronaldo reacts after winning Ballon d’Or of All Time
Cristiano Ronaldo thanked fans for recognizing his phenomenal 2008 season as the greatest, where he led Manchester United to clinch both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League titles. At just 23, he netted 42 goals, solidifying his reputation as a top player. In a fan-voted poll for the Ballon d'Or of All Time, Lionel Messi's legendary 2012 season came in second place, alongside other…
In celebration of the Ballon d'Or's 70th anniversary, a public poll was conducted to determine the best winning season in the award's history. Cristiano Ronaldo's 2008 campaign achieved the top spot, followed by Lionel Messi's 2012 season. Ronaldo's 2017 campaign secured the third position, while Messi's 2023 season came in fourth.
The fifth spot was claimed by Ronaldo's 2016 season. Ronaldo's record-breaking 2007-08 season with Manchester United stands out, as he scored 42 goals across all competitions, including 31 in the Premier League and seven in the Champions League. Manchester United won both the Premier League and Champions League that year, with Ronaldo scoring the decisive goal in the Champions League final against Chelsea.
The full list of public vote results for the Ballon d'Or of All Time includes Cristiano Ronaldo's 2008 season topping the chart, Lionel Messi's 2012 season coming in second, Ronaldo's 2017 campaign third, Messi's 2023 season fourth, and Ronaldo's 2016 campaign rounding out the top five.
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