Christiano conquers the 'FIFA World Player'

Cristiano Ronaldo rounded off the great year in 2008 who lived with the 'FIFA World Player. The selectors and captains of 155 federations chose Portuguese Manchester United (935 points), ahead of Lionel Messi (678), Fernando Torres (203), Kaka (183) and Xavi (155).

After achieving the December 2 the Golden Ball for the magazine 'France Football', Portugal was the favorite in the annual gala organized by FIFA in Zurich Opera, where the Brazilian Marta won the award for the third female consecutive time.

Christian received the trophy from the hands of Pele, who confessed that the gala last year told the Portuguese who wanted to be the winner in 2008. This is the second Portuguese player to get the prize, after Luis Figo in 2001. On stage, Ronaldo remembered his family and fellow Manchester. "It's one of the most significant moments of my life. I hope to return," he confessed.

With only 23 years, Christian, who in 2007 was third in the voting, he saw another of his dreams fulfilled, "It's a great honor to be here with the best footballers in the world. Every player dreams of winning this award," said the portal of FIFA.

The end of Manchester, the architect of the extraordinary campaign by the 'Red Devils', who raised the' Premier League and Champions League, failed to shine in Euro by the ankle injury which was operated on later But a few weeks ago led to United again proclaimed champion of the World Clubs.

Christian, who closed the English league with 31 goals that earned him the crown as the 'Golden Boot' Europe for the first time, was also proclaimed best player in the Champions League and won the December 2 the prestigious' Golden Ball ', did not receive a prize player since George Best in Manchester 1968.

In addition, FIFA awarded the prize for fair play to the football associations of Armenia and Turkey, for its contribution to promoting dialogue between the two countries, which have no diplomatic relations.

The agency opened the distinction of Development, to be delivered for the first time this year in Palestine, whose new stadium in Al Ram, which includes the technical facilities of the center was inaugurated on October 26 by the FIFA President, Joseph Blatter. And the third was the recognition Presidential Award, which went to the U.S. selection, Olympic champion three times (1006, 2004 and 2008) and world twice (1991 and 1999).(Source)