Tuesday 2 December 2008

Ronaldo named Europe's top player


Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned European Footballer of the Year by France Football magazine.

Ronaldo, 23, won the prestigious Ballon d'Or trophy after scoring 42 goals as Manchester United won the Champions League and Premier League last season.

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi was second and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres was third.

Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard were also in the running to succeed Kaka as Europe's top star.

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