(Reuters) - Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo was named Serie A's Player of the Year for the 2019-20 season at the Gran Gala del Calcio on Friday. "At the beginning, it was difficult to play in empty stadiums, but our goal was to win the championship and we did it. The Portuguese striker's sensational strike against Sampdoria in December 2019 was also voted Goal of the Season. "It was my best goal, I’m very sure of it," Ronaldo added. "I want to thank my team mates, because without them it wouldn’t have been possible to receive this prize.

Source: The Star March 19, 2021 21:14 UTC