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Is “unlikable” Cristiano Ronaldo taking sheen off Ballon d’Or?

YoopyaJan 14, 2015July 9, 20230

(CNN)Since 2008, FIFA’s annual jamboree honoring the world’s best player has been dominated by just two names. Ronaldo, Messi, Messi, Messi, Messi, Ronaldo, Ronaldo. Monday

Wayne Rooney Wades into Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi Ballon D’Or Debate

YoopyaNov 7, 2014July 15, 20230

Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has backed his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo to claim this year’s FIFABallon d’Or award, insisting he has overtaken Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to Ballon d’Or

YoopyaJan 14, 2014November 29, 20230

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo beat Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery of Bayern Munich to win the 2013 Fifa Ballon d’Or. The Portugal captain,