Cristiano Ronaldo has won the prestigious Ballon d'Or trophy awarded by France Football magazine.Ronaldo scored 42 goals as Manchester United won the Champions League and Premier League last season.
"It is one of the most beautiful days of my life, something I dreamed of as a child," said the 23-year-old winger.
Barcelona's Lionel Messi was second and Liverpool's Fernando Torres was third while Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard were also in the running. Ac Milan's Brazilian midfielder Kaka won the award last year, (BBC Sport)
