Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned the FIFA player of the year for 2008.
The portugal and Manchester United player has become the first premier league player to win the title.
Ronaldo beat Lionel Messi, Torres, Kaka and Xavi to win the award.
"It's an overwhelming moment in my career and I'd like to dedicate this award to my family, friends and colleagues," said Ronaldo.
Ronaldo also won the European player of the year in December and FIFPro footballer of the year in October 2008.
He paid special tribute to his club manager Sir Alex Ferguson. "It's also true that the manager always has an important role to play. It was a great season for me and for my club and the coach was important for me because I learned a lot for him."
"His experience over so many years is of paramount importance - it's a privilege to have such a great club manager.
"This is the climax of a fantastic era for me. I'm happy and proud about what has been done by my team and what we have won.
"I am lucky to be part of the history of a club like Manchester United."
The coaches and Captains of 155 national teams took part in voting were Messi placed second and Torres third.
Ronaldo in only the second Portuguese player to win the title as Figo won it in 2001.
2 comments:
What else can we say, he's the man! But he needs to improve on this season. We need everyone to be on their top form for the second half of the season.
Well he deserved it!.... Heard he will be playing with Man U this year... so it shud be fun again to watch him.
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