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Will Ronaldo keep his promise of buying Real's physios new cars?

January 17, 2014 14:50 IST
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo holds his trophy after being awarded the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo was overcome with emotion after being voted the world's best player for 2013, ending his great rival Lionel Messi's dominance of the award.

-Ronaldo must continue to maintain his exceptional standards: Pele

Real Madrid superstar will reportedly reward the club's physiotherapy team by buying each of them a brand new car of their choice following his Ballon d'Or win.

Will Ronaldo keep his promise of buying Real's physios new cars?

January 17, 2014 14:50 IST

The Portuguese forward promised Madrid's physiotherapists that if he won the Ballon d'Or, they would each get a new car, as a present for helping keep him fit in the last 12 months.

Will Ronaldo keep his promise of buying Real's physios new cars?

January 17, 2014 14:50 IST

Many think Ronaldo edged Lionel Messi for the prize because of the Argentine's recent injury trouble, which has seen him miss the last few weeks of action.

Meanwhile, Manchester United ace Rio Ferdinand had been saved from running naked on the street after Ronaldo won the Ballon d'Or.

Ferdinand had vowed to run naked if his former United mate failed to win the award.