Cristiano Ronaldo shared an Instagram post appreciating the fans all around the world after winning the Ballon d’Or of all time vote, and he dedicated the award to them as well. The Portuguese icon’s 2008
Ballon d’Or win was voted the best by fans across the globe, and he was phenomenal at that point in his early career.
Ronaldo received his first Ballon d’Or in 2008 while playing for Manchester United, and that was the moment he attracted the attention of the football world. Later, while playing for Real Madrid, he won the Ballon d’Or in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017. He is considered one of the best players in world football, and his individual accolades across his career reflect the same.
“Football belongs to the fans! Thanks to all the fans around the world. The Ballon d’Or of All Time is also yours,” wrote Cristiano Ronaldo on his Instagram post. He thanked the fans for their votes and claimed that the Ballon d’Or of All Time is also theirs. Ronaldo has a massive fan base, and it was evident in the public outrage during his controversies with the Portugal national squad.
In second place came Lionel Messi’s 2012 Ballon d’Or, and the fans often highly rate the young Argentine’s contributions for FC Barcelona in his early stages.
🚨 Cristiano Ronaldo: “Football belongs to the fans! Thanks to all the fans around the world. The Ballon d’Or of All Time is also yours”. https://t.co/gPIoO9tF3U
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 29, 2026
Ronaldo’s highly rated 2007–08 campaign at Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2007-08 campaign with Manchester United is regarded as one of the best seasons for any young player in the modern era. It was a period of transition for the youngster from Sporting to Manchester United, and he was able to cope well with the Premier League. Ronaldo played a key role in United’s title defence by scoring 31 goals in 34 appearances, and he won the European Golden Shoe along with the Premier League Golden Boot. He scored 8 goals in the UEFA Champions League, along with a fiery header that gave United the lead against Chelsea in the Final. One of the most spectacular moments of the season came when he scored a staggering knuckleball free-kick against Portsmouth at Old Trafford.
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Currently, Cristiano Ronaldo is playing in the Saudi Pro League for Al Nassr, and he has evolved into their talisman. His contributions for the club have paved the way for their silverware, and he has been at his absolute best. Ronaldo recently scored in Al-Nassr’s 3–1 league victory over Al-Faisaly, and he is nearing the 1,000-goal career milestone. The Portuguese icon’s unmatched fitness at the age of 41 helps him to survive the competitive leagues. Apart from club football, the veteran also remains focused on international football for Portugal. He was recently involved in certain disputes with the manager, but now he is all set to return to action in the clash against Denmark.
As Cristiano Ronaldo is nearing the end of his international career, his final target could be to win a trophy with Portugal. The Euro 2028 is scheduled for June 2028, and the veteran could have one more shot at the prestigious European tournament. His availability for the 2030 FIFA World Cup could be questionable, but Ronaldo has assured the fans of his desire to play one more World Cup.
