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Ronaldo's 2008 Ballon d'Or voted greatest of all time

A France Football public poll named Cristiano Ronaldo's 2008 award the best Ballon d'Or ever, ahead of Messi's 2012 and Ronaldo's 2017.

Sources: Vanguardia Liberal, El Comercio, Khaama Press, Mardin Life4 sources ↓|· 1 min read
Ronaldo's 2008 Ballon d'Or voted greatest of all time
Photo: Khaama Press

KEY POINTS

  • Ronaldo's 2008 Ballon d'Or was voted the greatest of all time
  • The vote was organized by France Football and announced on October 28, 2026
  • Messi's 2012 award placed second and Ronaldo's 2017 award third
  • Ronaldo scored 42 goals in all competitions during his 2007-08 season
  • Messi holds the record with eight Ballon d'Or wins

Cristiano Ronaldo's 2008 Ballon d'Or has been chosen as the best of all time in a popular vote organized by France Football. The result was announced on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

The 2008 edition, won while Ronaldo played for Manchester United, topped the Best Of All Times ranking. It finished ahead of Lionel Messi's 2008 award and Ronaldo's own 2017 award.

“The only condition to register their choice was to pay a fee of one euro per vote.”

— El Comercio

Ronaldo secured his first Ballon d'Or after a historic season with Manchester United. He won the Community Shield, Premier League, Champions League and Club World Cup, and scored 42 goals across all competitions.

In the original jury voting, Ronaldo earned 446 points, beating Messi's 281 and Fernando Torres's 179. Seventy-seven of the 96 international journalists placed him first.

Fans worldwide took part in the BOAT trophy vote through France Football's website. Each vote cost one euro and entered voters for tickets to the 2027 awards gala.

Messi remains the most decorated player in Ballon d'Or history with eight trophies. His wins came in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2023.

Ronaldo later added Ballon d'Or titles in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017 while playing for Real Madrid.

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