Cr7 news award 2017
You're referring to the 2017 Ballon d'Or award!
Cristiano Ronaldo won the Ballon d'Or award for the fourth time in 2017, beating out Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. for the top honor. The award was presented on December 11, 2017, at the Grand Palais in Paris, France.
Here are some key facts about the 2017 Ballon d'Or award:
- Cristiano Ronaldo won the award for the fourth time in his career, tying Lionel Messi for the most Ballon d'Or awards won.
- Ronaldo won the award after leading Real Madrid to a Champions League title and La Liga title in the 2016-2017 season.
- Lionel Messi finished second in the voting, while Neymar Jr. finished third.
- The award was voted on by a panel of international sports journalists.
- Ronaldo dedicated his award to his family, particularly his children, and to his teammates and coaches at Real Madrid.
Here's a quote from Ronaldo's acceptance speech:
"I would like to thank my family, my children, my teammates, my coaches, and everyone who has supported me throughout my career. This award is not just for me, it's for all of them."
The 2017 Ballon d'Or award was a significant moment in the career of Cristiano Ronaldo, cementing his status as one of the greatest soccer players of all time.