Ronaldo beats off competition from Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuer.
Cristiano Ronaldo has won his third Ballon d’Or triumph, ahead of great rival Lionel Messi, with the Portuguese star being awarded the gong by Thierry Henry at a star-studded awards ceremony in Zurich.
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Despite an injury hit World Cup that culminated in Portugal’s disappointing group stage exit, Ronaldo’s exploits in Real winning the Champions League last season have proven to be enough to earn him the award.
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