Cristiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or

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Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or after a stunning year that saw him net an astonishing 69 goals in 59 games.

The Real Madrid talisman's achievements saw him surpass Hugo Sanchez in his club's scoring charts and equal Portugal legend Pauleta at the top of his country's list with 47 in 109 games.

Fourteen of his goals came in the Champions League as Madrid reached the semifinals before being beaten by Borussia Dortmund -- and that total eclipsed the record of 13 achieved in the season before by the shortlisted Lionel Messi.

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Cristiano Ronaldo ?@Cristiano
Very proud to win the Ballon d’Or for the second time, it means so much to me. I thank my teammates. pic.twitter.com/INcV1VjgDx

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