Ballon d'Or Ranking 2013 Released

Cristiano Ronaldo Wins Record-Breaking Fourth Award

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or award for a record-breaking fourth time, after a stellar season with Real Madrid. The Portuguese forward beat out Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery to the prestigious award, which is given to the best player in the world.

Ronaldo's Stellar Season

Ronaldo enjoyed a remarkable season with Real Madrid in 2013, helping the club win the Champions League and Copa del Rey. He scored 55 goals in 55 games for the Spanish giants, including 17 goals in the Champions League. His performances were instrumental in Real Madrid's success.

Messi and Ribery's Strong Contests

Despite Ronaldo's dominance, Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery were also in contention for the Ballon d'Or award. Messi had another impressive season with Barcelona, scoring 41 goals in 57 games. Ribery led Bayern Munich to a treble of the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and Champions League titles.

Ronaldo's Record-Breaking Achievement

With his fourth Ballon d'Or award, Ronaldo has now moved ahead of Lionel Messi and Michel Platini, who have both won the award three times. The Portuguese forward is now considered one of the greatest players of all time.

Conclusion

The 2013 Ballon d'Or award was a testament to Cristiano Ronaldo's remarkable season with Real Madrid. His performances were instrumental in the club's success, and he is now considered one of the greatest players of all time.