Johannesburg [South Africa], Dec.6 (ANI): Real Madrid star striker Critiano Ronaldo has been reportedly informed that he will be crowned this year's Ballon d'or winner.
Madrid [Spain], Oct.28 (ANI): Former Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro has backed Real Madrid star striker Cristiano Ronaldo to lift this year's Ballon d'or award, saying that the Portuguese truly deserves to win the coveted prize regardless of results.
London [England], Oct.24 (ANI): Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and his Real Madrid team-mate Gareth Bale have been named among the shortlisted candidates for this year's coveted Ballon d'Or award.
Madrid [Spain], Sept.18 (ANI): Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has picked star striker Antoine Griezmann for this year's Ballon d'Or trophy, insisting that the French player has been in a great form in recent times.
Barcelona, July 22 (ANI): Barcelona star striker Luis Saurez has picked team-mate Lionel Messi to clinch this year's Ballon d'Or Award over Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the Argentine is the best player in the world regardless of the results.
Montreal, July 20 (ANI): Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has tipped Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to win his fourth Ballon d'Or award this year following victories in the Champions League and the Euro 2016.
Barcelona, July 17 (ANI):Barcelona star striker Neymar believes Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is in a good position to clinch this year's Ballon d'Or trophy following victories in the Champions League and Euro 2016.
Madrid, July 14 (ANI): Amid increasing speculation surrounding his potential move to Real Madrid, Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba believes that Cristiano Ronaldo should win the coveted Ballon d'Or trophy following victories in the Champions League and Euro 2016 finals.