Cristiano Ronaldo wins Best Ballon d'Or of All Time award; credits fans in social post

Ronaldo won the BOAT (Best Ballon d'Or of All Time) award for his 2008 season, decided by fan vote, and posted a message crediting supporters.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned winner of the BOAT (Best Ballon d'Or of All Time), a fan-voted award that selected his 2008 season as the greatest Ballon d'Or-winning year in history. That year, Ronaldo won the Champions League with Manchester United and claimed the Ballon d'Or itself.

Following the official announcement, Ronaldo posted on social media with a photo of his 2008 Ballon d'Or, writing: "Football belongs to the fans! Thank you to all the fans in the world, the best Ballon d'Or of All Time is also yours." The message sparked discussion online, with Ronaldo emphasizing the role of supporters in the award.