The Votes: How Ronaldo Won 2013 Ballon D’Or

It emerged after Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo had won the coveted Ballon d’Or, that neither Ronaldo nor runner-up and winner since 2010, Lionel Messi, voted for the other in their top three.
The Portuguese selected Radamel Falcao for first place, followed by Gareth Bale and Mesut Ozil, while the Argentine opted for Barcelona team-mates Andres Iniesta, Xavi and Neymar.

BREAKING NEWS: Ronaldo beats Messi & Ribery to Fifa Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed the Fifa Ballon d'Or, beating off competition from Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery to secure the award for a second time.

Although the 28-year-old Portuguese failed to claim a major trophy at club level, he has been crowned the world's outstanding footballer over the course of the last 12 months.

PHOTO: Ronaldo Caught Making Love To His Girlfriend Inside Beach

Paparazzi caught the two lovers busy at it at the beach.