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Cristiano Ronaldo Wins 'Ballon d'Or of All Time' Over Lionel Messi
By Rhyter Times Desk · 11h ago
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| Outlet | Headline as published | When |
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| SPORTbible | Cristiano Ronaldo pips Lionel Messi to BOAT award as Ballon d'Or release top 10 | first |
| ESPN | Ronaldo pips Messi to win Ballon d'Or of All Time | +17 h |
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Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the winner of the "Ballon d'Or of All Time" honor ahead of long-time rival Lionel Messi, according to reports from ESPN and SPORTbible. Following the announcement, Portugal's Football Federation formally congratulated the national team captain on receiving the accolade, ESPN reported.
According to details reported by SPORTbible, the fan vote was launched on October 1 to select the single best Ballon d'Or-winning campaign from past recipients who had claimed the award at least twice. Ronaldo captured the top spot for his maiden victory in 2008 with Manchester United, a season in which he scored 42 goals across all competitions and secured both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League titles.
The outlet also reported that Messi's record-breaking 2012 season finished in second place. While other football legends such as Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini, Kevin Keegan, and Ronaldo Nazario were among the nominees, every spot in the resulting top 10 was occupied by winning years belonging exclusively to Ronaldo and Messi.
How outlets are covering this
Cristiano Ronaldo has edged out Lionel Messi to claim the "Ballon d'Or of All Time" award, according to coverage by ESPN and SPORTbible.
Shared reporting
- Cristiano Ronaldo won the "Ballon d'Or of All Time" award ahead of Lionel Messi.
Different framing
- SPORTbible emphasized the result in the context of the sport's broader "GOAT debate" and detailed the breakdown of the fan vote, whereas ESPN's summary focused on the official congratulations offered by Portugal's Football Federation.
Why it matters
The outcome illustrates the enduring cultural grip of the Ronaldo-Messi rivalry, showing that fan debate over their peak years remains intense even when measured against the greatest players in football history.
Sources
- Ronaldo pips Messi to win Ballon d'Or of All Time
Espn · 10h ago
- Cristiano Ronaldo pips Lionel Messi to BOAT award as Ballon d'Or release top 10
Sportbible · 1d ago
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