Ronaldo crowned 2008 FIFA World Player
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Nominees for the FIFA World player 2008, from left to right: Spain's Xavi, Spain's Fernando Torres, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazils' Kaka
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Originally posted by omgukilledkenny:
Nominees for the FIFA World player 2008, from left to right: Spain's Xavi, Spain's Fernando Torres, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazils' Kaka
They all are holding knives behind their backs....
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CRISTIANO RONALDO last night crowned a glorious year by being named World Player of the Year. The Manchester United superstar struggled to hold back the tears as he paid an emotional tribute to his team-mates and family.
Ronaldo, 23, said: “This is a unique moment for me. I’d like to dedicate this to my father, my mother, my brothers and sisters. “To my mother and my sisters I’d like to say you can now light up the fireworks. I’d also like to thank my team-mates.”
Ronaldo became the first Premier League ace to win the award since its launch 18 years ago. He also won the European Footballer of the Year award after a remarkable season in which he scored 42 goals in 49 games. He led United to a Premier and Champions League double.
Liverpool’s Fernando Torres came third behind Barcelona ace Leo Messi. Ronaldo added: “The past year was something great but winning this award adds a very special something to that.”
He had earlier hailed United boss Alex Ferguson as the man behind his success. Ronaldo said: “Sir Alex has had an important role to play in my life.
“Last season was a great one for me, my club and the boss was important for me because I learned a lot from him.
“His immense experience is of paramount importance and it’s a privilege to be able to be a part of the history of such a big club as United.
“I think that I can become part of the history of this club but you can’t get anywhere without a great manager.”
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but please
be a better person for now!
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poor xavi and messi, they have to stand with 3 tall dark handsome guys... at least xavi is dark =p
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Torres looks like someone from a boyband
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this guy quite cool, is a shining star...
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deserved it
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Messi a better player than Ronaldo. He won because he is in a champions league winner team with worldclass teammates. Barca whereas has got very good players but lack the team spirit last season.
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Originally posted by StealthLeo:
Messi a better player than Ronaldo. He won because he is in a champions league winner team with worldclass teammates. Barca whereas has got very good players but lack the team spirit last season.
Thats a debatable issue. I think they're both equally talented players but i do believe Messi has a beter character. Ronald please try and be a better person from now on. Don't go RM -
The number of votes each player got...
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steven gerrad number 6th
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Originally posted by zocoss:
The number of votes each player got...
ribery must be making noise again
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Wah... Liverpool got 2 players on the list... Arsenal also got 2... Chelsea got 5 players on the list man... They got a lot of quality players at their club it seems... Man United only got ONE...
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poor messi.. he shld be the one..
ronaldo jz 2 arrogant at times
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ronaldo good at 2 things
1) when ref does not award a foul against him, he would just sit on the pitch, raise his hands in protest and dont bother winning the balls back.
2) turning his million dollars car into wreckage
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Originally posted by StealthLeo:
ronaldo good at 2 things
1) when ref does not award a foul against him, he would just sit on the pitch, raise his hands in protest and dont bother winning the balls back.
2) turning his million dollars car into wreckage
that car is not a million dollar ferrari...
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It is said that the car was just given to him by some Spanish person... lol