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Throwback to: Cristiano Ronaldo's 1st Ballon d'Or

It was 2008 when Cristiano Ronaldo, then 23 and playing for Manchester United at the time, was voted the best player in the world. The forward's incredible numbers, including 46 goals in 61 games, made CR7 the first Premier League player to win the France Football award. But Cristiano Ronaldo's Ballon d'Or triumphs didn't end there, with the Portuguese player going on to win the award four more times. Here's a reminder of the moment Cristiano Ronaldo won his first Ballon d'Or, in the 16th anniversary year!