Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has started a new life in the Middle East. Ronaldo is not only the GOAT of the soccer world, but he is admired and loved by many for his good deeds.
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For some surprising reason, it is said that a footballer who has won the Ballon d’Or five times has only won the Player of the Year award four times, and for good reason.
On this day nine years ago, Cristiano Ronaldo won his third Ballon d’Or.
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According to Sportsbible, Cristiano Ronaldo only owns four, despite having won five Ballon d’Or trophies. If you think about that reason, you’ll respect the CR7 even more. Read on for more information.
The 38-year-old footballer won five Ballon d’Ors during his illustrious career, but chose to sell one of his replica trophies in 2017. Athletes who have the honor of winning the prestigious Ballon d’Or typically give a replica version of the award to the club that won the award during their playing days. Alternatively, the Ballon d’Or may be kept in a private trophy collection or museum.
However, Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al Nasr in the Saudi Professional League, has reportedly asked for his 2013 Ballon d’Or to be donated to charity.
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1. Cristiano Ronaldo >>> 2013 pic.twitter.com/iZ5kSIePp6
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Winning the Ballon d’Or in 2013 was the second time in the Portuguese legend’s career. With this victory, Cristiano Ronaldo broke his arch-rival Lionel Messi’s four-year winning streak.
The award was auctioned off with all proceeds going to Make-A-Wish, a charity that supports children suffering from serious illnesses. The auction event took place in London, where Idan Ofer, Israel’s richest man at the time, sold it for an astonishing 600,000 euros.
Cristiano Ronaldo has donated his Ballon d’Or trophy to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The trophy was sold at auction for 600,000 euros. [marca] pic.twitter.com/T5XJZtj3qp
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(@InfoCristiano) October 4, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Ballon d’Or raised €600,000 at a recent auction to raise money for the Make-A-Wish charity.
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Cristiano Ronaldo sold a replica of his 2013 Ballon d’Or at a charity auction in 2017.
All of the 600,000 euros raised was donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to children with serious illnesses.
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Ronaldo won many hearts with this act in 2017. His fans still admire the footballer in the same way. The soccer player won the Ballon d’Or in 2013 with 27.99% of the votes, while Messi, who finished in second place, received 24.72%.
Lionel Messi 2023 Ballon d’Or.
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The Al Nasr star last won the Ballon d’Or in 2017. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi last won the Ballon d’Or in 2023 after lifting the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar trophy. The Argentine star has won eight Ballons d’Or in total.
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