talkSPORT · October 28, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to win inaugural award

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the inaugural Ballon d'Or 'BOAT' (Best of All Time) award, beating Lionel Messi and other football legends. The new award category ranks Ronaldo's 2008 Ballon d'Or win as the greatest in the history of the prize.

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Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to win inaugural award

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