Cristiano Ronaldo wins World Footballer of the Year 2013

A tearful Cristiano Ronaldo was named the world’s best footballer for the second time on Monday, preventing his great rival Lionel Messi from winning the award for a fifth year in a row.

The Portugal and Real Madrid forward was so overcome with emotion he could barely complete his acceptance speech.

“First of all, I have to say a great thanks to all of my team mates with the club and the national team,” Ronaldo said as he cried after accepting his prize.

“Without all of their efforts this would not have been possible. I am very happy, it is very difficult to win this award.

“Everybody that has been involved with me on a personal level, I have to thank. My wife, my friends, my son. It is a tremendously emotional moment. All I can say is thank you to everybody that has been involved.”