Ronaldo appeared by video link as he received the award from Italy’s Alessandro del Piero. Despite his numerous awards, Ronaldo joked that he still has plenty of room to expand his personal trophy cabinet. “For me it’s a special moment and I feel very happy to receive this award. Thank you for the people who voted for me – next year, do the same!”Real were also named best club of the year and Zinedine Zidane was best coach. “It’s an honour for me and for the club to receive this award,” Zidane told the audience.

Source: New Strait Times December 28, 2017 23:15 UTC