Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo scooped 2013 Fifa individual accolade of Ballon d’Or ahead of Messi and Ribery courtesy of massive votes he received from most coaches across the globe.
The majority of 172 coaches, who voted alongside their captains and journalists appreciated the tremendous work done by the Portuguese talismanic man.
Nevertheless, a considerable number of coaches opted for Ronaldo other than his closest rival Lionel Messi and Ribery.
A total of 53 coaches voted for the Selecao captain as oppesed to 39 each for Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery.
Argentina’s Alejandro Sabella picked Messi, Ribery and Ronaldo, while Paulo Bento of Portugal chose Radamel Falcao and Arjen Robben behind Ronaldo.
Surprisingly, Belgium coach left all three final contenders and went for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Robert Lewandowski and Eden Harzard.
Chris Coleman went for his country man Gareth Bale, Poland’s Adam Nawalka voted for Lewandowski and finally Cesare Prandelli opted for Andrea Pirlo.
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