The Times of India

'Football belongs to the fans': Ronaldo reacts after winning Ballon dOr of All Time

Cristiano Ronaldo thanked fans for recognizing his phenomenal 2008 season as the greatest, where he led Manchester United to clinch both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League titles. At just 23, he netted 42 goals, solidifying his reputation as a top player. In a fan-voted poll for the Ballon d'Or of All Time, Lionel Messi's legendary 2012 season came in second place, alongside other historic performances from football greats.