All Hail the King RONALDO!!!

What an emotional night it was for Cristiano Ronaldo as he was named the World Best Player for the year 2013. So many might have said he expected it... But the expression on his face and the whole emotion that followed just shows the relief and happiness he felt. It really is not easy keeping that level of commitment and perseverance for 4 good years. Also he had the back of his teammates, Coach, Club President also.

Almost everyone around the world wanted Ronaldo to win; some even dared to do the unthinkable if he did not, see tweet from Rio Ferdinand of Manchester United:

Rio Ferdinand ‏@rioferdy513 Jan

If @Cristiano doesn't win the Balon D'or tonight.....I will run down the street butt naked! Won't be a great sight I tell ya!! Come on CR7!

A great injustice would have been done if Ronaldo did not win.

An emotional Ronaldo receives his award

Now Ronaldo has become the 3rd player in History to win World best with 2 different clubs (Manchester United and Real Madrid) the other 2 players being Ronaldo de Lima and Zinedine Zidane.

When asked who would be the highest goal scorer in the FIF Pro World XI Ibra answered "that would be Cristiano Ronald0" after both Ronaldo and Messi dodged giving any answers.

Congratulatory messages from teammates

As Madrid prepares for their next match against Osasuna; we all hope to see a re-energized and motivated Cristiano Ronaldo take to the pitch.. and hopefully he will get a hat trick:

See link of Ronaldo's awards plus match preview :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkK46S6jSOM&feature=youtu.be&noredirect=1