Ronaldo thanks fans after winning greatest Ballon d’Or award.
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By Adegboyega Adeleye Cristiano Ronaldo has appreciated his fans and supporters around the world after his 2008 Ballon d’Or-winning season was voted the best in the history of the prestigious individual football award in a public poll organised to celebrate its 70th anniversary.
The Ballon d’Or announced Ronaldo as the winner of its “Ballon d’Or of All Time” (BOAT) vote on Wednesday, after fans had their say in a poll that made them choose their favourite Ballon d’Or-winning season.
In a post on X today, Ronaldo appreciated his fans, as he dedicated the award to them. He wrote: “Football belongs to the fans! Thank you to all the fans around the world, the Ballon D’Or of All Time is also yours.” Football belongs to the fans! pic.twitter.com/S0sLDNiUUY — Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) October 29, 2026 Ronaldo’s message followed his victory in the inaugural Ballon d’Or of All Time (BOAT) public vote, organised by France Football.
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