The 2008 Cristiano Ronaldo voted the greatest Ballon d'Or winner in history
The 2008 version of Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted the greatest Ballon d'Or winner of all time in a popular vote organised by France Football, according to several media outlets.
The 2008 version of Cristiano Ronaldo has won the “Ballon d'Or Of All Time” (B.O.A.T), an award created by France Football to honour the greatest Ballon d'Or winner in history. The trophy was awarded following an online vote on the magazine's website, reports Foot Mercato.
A specific version of the player
It is the Portuguese player's 2008 version, when he played at Manchester United, that has been recognised, according to OKDIARIO. The Spanish media outlet specifies that the B.O.A.T. rewards “the best player in the world at his best moment.” The Portuguese player beats Messi in this vote, adds OKDIARIO.
A widely relayed victory
Several media outlets have relayed this announcement. UOL Esporte headlines on “Cristiano Ronaldo version 2008” being voted the best Ballon d'Or winner in history. ge (Globo) mentions a “votação popular” (popular vote) to designate the best Ballon d'Or winner of all time. Marca, for its part, announces that the 2008 Cristiano Ronaldo wins the B.O.A.T. A Bola and Bola na Rede also confirm this election, with the latter specifying that the award was given by France Football readers.
