Cristiano Ronaldo takes 2013 by storm

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award for 2013, ending Lionel Messi's four-year run as the world's best player. Ronaldo scored 69 goals for Real Madrid and Portugal last year, and his stunning hat trick against Sweden in a decisive World 

Despite his bold fashion choice, Messi was denied his fifth straight Ballon d'Or, losing out to rival Cristiano Ronaldo. The usually steely-eyed Ronaldo was caught up in emotion after taking home the award for the world's best 

19.01 And the winner is Cristiano Ronaldo. 19.00 On the off chance you're lost/really haven't been paying attention, the nominees are Leo Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Franck Ribery. 18.59 Now to the men's award. A quick reminder that they're all pretty 

Now that Cristiano Ronaldo has reached the mountaintop again, how long can he stay there? As expected, Ronaldo took home the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or on Monday night. .@Cristiano has been named as the winner of the FIFA Ballon d'or pic.twitter.com/ 

Portuguese soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was named the best player in the world Monday night, claiming the Ballon d'Or award for the second time in his career.