Ronaldo Named FIFA’s Best Player Of The Year For The Fourth Time
Cristiano Ronaldo as been named the FIFA’s best player of the year for the fourth time seeing off competition from stellar rival Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann after enjoying a successful and trophy laden 2016.
He was quoted saying;
“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.
