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Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the European Footballer of the Year. Ronaldo won the 2008 Ballon d'Or and won the Champions League and Premiership trophies with his club, Man Utd.
Ronaldo received a stunning 77 out of 96 votes to ensure he received the accolade.
For Ronaldo, he admitted he was overwhelmed with the feat.
"It is one of the most beautiful days of my life. To gain this trophy is something I dreamed of as a child," he told France Football.
"Great emotion fills me but I cannot really describe it.
"I want to thank those who voted for me, those who know me and those who live with me.
"There were other great names this year. I see that Lionel Messi finished second and Fernando Torres third, but also (fifth-placed) Xavi - all these people could have taken the trophy and I won it."
'This (trophy) is one that I want to win again because it is so good.
"Therefore, I will awake and I will say to myself 'I want to be even better'."
Written by majicka
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