The Ballon d’Or ceremony concluded yesterday, with legendary footballer Pele honoured with the first ever FIFA Ballon d’Or Prix d’Honneur, and super-star Cristiano Ronaldo being crowned the Ballon d’Or winner for the second time. While, everyone had different reactions to the awards, here are the reactions from the footballing fraternity on the Ballon d’Or winners and the ceremony.
#Pele thanked everyone including his teammates and the support staff for helping him win the award!
#Cristiano Ronaldo couldn’t control his tears on the stage after winning the coveted Ballon d’Or, here’s what he had to say:
#Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts on winnings the FIFA Puskas Award the Zlatan way! #DareToZlatan
#Mesut Ozil congratulated friend and ex-teammate Cristiano Ronaldo on his triumph.
#Sergio Ramos was named in the FIFA FIFPRO World XI, while jubilation ensued his win, he congratulated Cristiano on his hard work and determination, which lead to the award.
#Andreas Iniesta was privileged to be named in the FIFA FIFPRO World XI, along with congratulating Cristiano, Messi and Ribery for having a great year!
#Radamel Falcao also took to congratulating Cristiano Ronaldo
#Dani Alves was delighted to be named in the FIFA FIFPRO XI for the 3rd consecutive year.
#Gareth Bale, the world’s costliest footballer congratulated his team-mate and super-star Cristiano, while also saying that Ronaldo is the best in the world.
#Claro Ronaldo, the original Brazilian Ronaldo congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo for winning the award!
#Ronaldinho Gaucho, former Ballon d’Or winner also congratulated Cristiano on his triumph!
#Gerard Pique also congratulated rival super-star Cristiano on his second Ballon d’Or win, while also congratulating teammate Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery for having an incredible year.
#Chris Gayle, the maverick cricketer expected Ronaldo to win the award as is seen in his tweet, while also commenting that Ronaldo is the best!
#Rio Ferdinand congratulated former team-mate and friend Cristiano on his 2nd Ballon d’Or win, while also joking how he helped Cristiano with his shooting! (definitely)
On another note everyone should be happier than usual that Ronaldo won
