The Manchester United and Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or trophy after inspiring the English club to the Champions League and Premier League double this year.
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi came second and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres third in a poll of 96 journalists from all over the world organised by France Football magazine. Ronaldo was placed in the top three by all 96 journalists and 77 of them put him first.
Sonia Legg reports.
