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Cristiano Ronaldo Wins Inaugural BOAT Award for 2008 Season
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What Happened?
Cristiano Ronaldo has been awarded the inaugural BOAT (Ballon d'Or of All Time) award for his 2008 season with Manchester United, as voted by fans. He surpassed Lionel Messi's 2012 campaign, which featured a record 91 goals.
Key points
- The BOAT award was introduced by France Football to determine the greatest Ballon d'Or-winning season.
- Ronaldo's 2008 season received the most votes, beating Messi's 2012 season.
- The voting process required participants to pay one euro and offered a chance to win tickets to the 2027 Ballon d'Or ceremony.
- Over 5,000 individuals participated in the voting, with Ronaldo and Messi dominating the top rankings.
- Brazil's Ronaldo Nazario ranked third with his 2002 Ballon d'Or-winning season.
Key insights
- Ronaldo's win may influence future fan voting initiatives in sports.
- The popularity of the BOAT award could lead to more fan-driven awards in football.
- This result reinforces the ongoing rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi.
Why it matters
This award highlights fan engagement in recognizing football's greatest seasons.
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Cristiano Ronaldo· PersonLionel Messi· PersonManchester United· OrganizationFrance Football· OrganizationRonaldo Nazario· Person
Source
Times of India
