In the election among national team coaches, players and selected journalists, the Real Madrid star won with 1,365 points ahead of the winner of the past four years, Lionel Messi (1,205), and Bayern’s Franck Ribery (1,127).

The Portuguese received the coveted “Ballon d’Or” at the FIFA gala in Zurich. In the election among national team coaches, players and selected journalists, the Real Madrid star won with 1,365 points ahead of the winner of the past four years, Lionel Messi (1,205), and Bayern’s Franck Ribery (1,127).

After the announcement, Ronaldo was moved to tears. “” It’s difficult to describe what I’m feeling right now. It is great to have won this Ballon d’Or. It’s a very emotional moment for me, “” said the 28-year-old, who was on stage with his three-year-old son and couldn’t find any words at first.

© APA / EPA / Steffen Schmidt Cristiano Ronaldo is visibly overwhelmed.

Criticism of his choice is certainly inevitable – the Bayern bosses should also ensure that. Especially since the election period had been extended in the middle of the current competition and Ronaldo used the two-week “” stoppage time “” in November to score impressive goals for Portugal. FIFA Media Director Walter de Gregorio assured that the unusual procedure only drove the voter turnout to 88 percent and that Ronaldo would have been the winner even before that.

© Reuters / Arnd Wiegmann Ronaldo with his son Cristiano Junior

In any case, a period of suffering ends for Ronaldo. He was nominated four times after his victory in 2008. His great rival Messi, who suffered numerous injuries last year, has won four times. This paved the way for Ronaldo, who in his acceptance speech referred to Portugal’s recently deceased football icons Eusebio and Nelson Mandela in a tear-choked voice.

Unlike Messi, Ronaldo did not win a single title in 2013, but impressed with strong performances for Real Madrid. Last year “” CR7 “” scored 56 goals in 51 competitive games for the Madrilenians.

© APA / EPA / Emilio Naranjo Real-Star Ronaldo in action

In the end, Ronaldo had the better end for Messi (24.72), Ribery (23.36), Ibrahimovic (5.29), Neymar (3.17) and Iniesta (2.08) with 27.99 percent of all votes and received congratulations from Messi. “” He had a great year and deserved the win. “” Ronaldo thanked him immediately. “” I am very happy with his praise. He’s a player I admire. “”

UEFA boss Michel Platini, who had favored his compatriot Ribery, was far less satisfied. While there were no expressions of displeasure from the Bayern bosses – at least for the time being – Platini found clear words. “” I am very disappointed for Ribery. Will it be Ronaldo-Messi again next year, Messi-Ronaldo in two years and Ronaldo-Messi in three years? Over the past 50 years, the Ballon d’Or has taken into account its success on the pitch.help my essay He is now awarded more for the global performance of the players and that creates a problem, “” said the ex-world-class kicker.

Jupp Heynckes coach of the year

Jupp Heynckes, who won the championship, cup and Champions League with Bayern last year and then made way for Josep Guardiola, was named Trainer of the Year. “” I am delighted that I can crown my career with such an award. It is something that I never dreamed of ten years ago, “” said the German in his acceptance speech.

© APA / EPA / Steffen Schmidt Jupp Heynckes

Before Alex Ferguson (formerly Manchester United) and Jürgen Klopp (Dortmund), Heynckes was named the best coach of 2013 – as the first German coach ever. “” Of course I’m happy about the title, that goes without saying, “said Heynckes. “” I’ve seen everything in football in almost 50 years, of course it’s nice to be here today, “” he said. Klopp had no chance of winning at all. “” I’m only here to be one of the first to congratulate Jupp, “” he joked.

The title for world trainer also went to Germany – DFB team boss Silvia Neid received the award as in 2010. She was honored for the European title. Your compatriot, DFB goalkeeper Nadine Angerer, was named the world’s best player.

Special prize for football idol Pele

In addition, Brazil’s football idol Pele has been honored with a unique special edition of the Ballon d’Or for his life’s work in sport. “” It is time to mention a special player. It is the first honorary award. There are many names, but when you think of football, there is one that towers over them all, “” said FIFA President Joseph Blatter in his laudatory speech.

© APA / EPA / Steffen Schmidt Special price for Pele

From the gala guests, Pele received standing ovations and, moved to tears, distributed kisses in the air into the hall. “” I promised my family not to cry. I couldn’t keep that promise, “” he said. “” Now I have completed my collection of trophies. I like that. Thank you, “” said Pele.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic received the Puskas Award for the most beautiful goal. The Swede was honored for his spectacular overhead kick hit on November 13, 2012 in a friendly against England. Former IOC President Jacques Rogge took home the Presidential Award for Special Service to Football. The fair play award went to the Afghan association. The team of the year was also chosen, David Alaba did not make it into the top eleven.

World Footballer of the Year since 1991:

1991: Lothar Matthäus (GER) 1992: Marco van Basten (NED) 1993: Roberto Baggio (ITA) 1994: Romario (BRA) 1995: George Weah (LBR) 1996: Ronaldo (BRA) 1997: Ronaldo (BRA) 1998: Zinedine Zidane (FRA) 1999: Rivaldo (BRA) 2000: Zinedine Zidane (FRA) 2001: Luis Figo (POR) 2002: Ronaldo (BRA) 2003: Zinedine Zidane (FRA) 2004: Ronaldinho (BRA) 2005: Ronaldinho (BRA) 2006 : Fabio Cannavaro (ITA) 2007: Kaka (BRA) 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo (POR) 2009: Lionel Messi (ARG) 2010: Lionel Messi (ARG) 2011: Lionel Messi (ARG) 2012: Lionel Messi (ARG) 2013: Cristiano Ronaldo (POR)

Awards at the FIFA gala in Zurich:

World Player of the Year 2013: Cristiano Ronaldo (POR / Real Madrid)

World player of the year: Nadine Angerer (GER / Brisbane Roar, in future Portland Thorns)

Coach of the year: Jupp Heynckes (GER / formerly Bayern Munich)

Trainer of the year: Silvia Neid (GER / German national team)

FIFA / FIFPro World XI (“” Team of the Year “”): Manuel Neuer (GER / Bayern Munich) – Philipp Lahm (GER / Bayern Munich), Sergio Ramos (ESP / Real Madrid), Thiago Silva (BRA / Paris Saint- Germain), Dani Alves (BRA / FC Barcelona) – Andres Iniesta (ESP / FC Barcelona), Xavi (ESP / FC Barcelona), Franck Ribery (FRA / Bayern Munich) – Cristiano Ronaldo (POR / Real Madrid), Zlatan Ibrahimovic ( SWE / Paris St. Germain), Lionel Messi (ARG / FC Barcelona)

Puskas Prize (most beautiful goal): Zlatan Ibrahimovic (SWE / Paris St. Germain / overhead kick goal for Sweden in an international match against England)

Presidential Award (outstanding contribution to the good of football): Jacques Rogge (BEL / former IOC President)

Fair play award: Association of Afghanistan.

Honorary prize for exceptional achievements: Pele (BRA / three-time world champion)

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The soccer World Cup in Brazil could already be over for Samuel Eto’o. It was already expected that Cameroon’s star striker would miss Wednesday’s second game against Croatia due to his knee problems. Now he is threatened with the role of spectator in the third game of Group A against the hosts (June 23).

“” The doctors told Eto’o that he could not play for ten days, “said Cameroon’s press officer Laurence Fotso. The 33-year-old Chelsea legionnaire had previously confirmed on Twitter that he was not fit for the Croatia match. At the weekend he had to skip training with Cameroon. The “” indomitable lions “” were defeated by Mexico 0: 1 at the beginning.

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Austria’s song contest participant 2012 is certain: The Trackshittaz will go to Baku. Mirjam Weichselbraun, Andi Knoll and Robert Kratky looked for the favorite on the show “Austria rocks the Song Contest” – and they found it.

With their text-reduced song “” Woki mit deim Popo “” they asserted themselves in the final round of the two best against the fictional character Conchita Wurst with their pop ballad “” That’s what I am “” – very close with 51 to 49 percent of the audience’s votes. “” We are from the country, we are like bulls. The bull is not just lying in the middle of its enclosure, “” the two winners explained their energetic stage performance, which they did for the first time in a fine twist. Nevertheless, the production for Baku will be modified. “” I always wanted to do bungee jumping on stage, “” said Lukas Plöchl, who was creative for further projects.

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May 22nd is the big day The trackshittaz winners will compete for the first rehearsal in Baku on May 14th. The first semifinals will follow on May 22nd to qualify for the grand finale on May 26th. In this second semi-final, Austria must assert itself against Albania, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Latvia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Switzerland, Hungary and Cyprus. Only ten of the 18 participants will receive a ticket for the final show in the large “Crystal Hall”, which was built especially for the Song Contest.

Schneider eliminated in preliminary round The other eight participants of the evening, including NEWS.AT favorite Norbert Schneider, had already been pushed out by the audience in the first round of elimination.

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Gscheitel Sat., Feb. 25, 2012 09:56

I’m glad, despite the ORF pushing the sausage full (Queen of the Night, eh ????), at least someone else had won.

Sat, Feb 25, 2012 3:59 pm

Re: I’m glad why are you all against Conchita ?! At least it is musical. Just because she is a “” cultural figure “” doesn’t mean she is stupid. She / he is more sympathetic to me than this trackshittaz! THAT’S TIME MY OPINION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

huginator Sat., Feb. 25, 2012 4:21 pm

Re: I’m happy for two reasons: 1: Herr Wurst isn’t overly talented, otherwise it would have turned out to be more after starmania. and without the trans number he would not be noticed. as I said, it’s not because of the great musical talent. in austria there are hundreds who sing just as well. 2: the trans number have already done countless before. and the sausage doesn’t even do it that well, I think. because since the first appearance at the big chance there has been nothing new – and even that was modest. unique is something else.

Sat, Feb 25, 2012 7:15 pm

@ _Gecko_ Uh, she’s a he. Still.

Ignaz-Kutschnberger Sat., Feb. 25, 2012 09:30 am

Really cool SHIT house song 🙂 So finally the rest of Europe sees what intellectual level we Austrians have 🙂 I hope you win … all the best !! Then we choose Strache as Chancellor, then happiness is complete and we are no longer in the heart of Europe but have degenerated into Europe’s shit house * grin

Ignaz-Kutschnberger Sat., Feb. 25, 2012 09:32 am

… Luckily you sing it in GERMAN at the 1.x … so that the others don’t understand it 😉 … I’m just curious what the reaction will be when you sing it in ENGLISH * grin … if then because so some have to hand over? … I just say: woki mitn popo … oh oh …

Sat, Feb 25, 2012 3:23 pm

Re: Really cool SHIT house song 🙂 The Strache would certainly be an alternative to this grinning Chancellor who doesn’t get anything done

Sat, Feb 25, 2012 9:02 am

Not even worth the lines that you post here. Once again you see what degenerate society in Austria dominates the so-called Pop (o) scene – at the top Ö-3 – (Falco look down and excuse me because I already heard your stammering about Mozart believed that was the point of stupidity. By contrast, you were a king of POP) From Conchita Wurst, who apparently doesn’t know whether she is a man or a woman (probably a hermaphrodite, although the song wasn’t that bad) to to a pop song that can be called more than stupid is everything that brings this pop (o) society together. Stupid, stupid Ö-3 community because it supports the stupid stammering and jumping. Incidentally, I didn’t see the stupid show, but only heard the song and the result of the election today in Ö-3!

Sat, Feb 25, 2012 3:24 pm

Re: Not even worth the lines that you post here. You are just a full-blown and unfortunately have no idea about the music scene. Sorry, but the truth is from your lines.

Sat, Feb 25, 2012 22:52

Re: Not even worth the lines that you post here I fully agree with you !!!!!

Sat, Feb 25, 2012 8:24 am report reply

If these guys don’t get eliminated in the preliminary round, one of the last places is guaranteed! What has happened to the land of great musicians? But maybe we still have many real artists, only those who decide who will take part in such a competition mentally limited.

Sat, Feb 25, 2012 12:24 AM

I’m glad that at least the sausage stays at home 😉 The song contest also needs countries for the back places 😉

Eduardo43 Sat., Feb. 25, 2012 01:04

Re: Am I glad This expired sausage and the two stupid farm idiots don’t need a country. How can you win something with such garbage. Play the Viking theme song or Pipi Longstocking and we’re better off. The people are stupid enough anyway, needs that there is no tutoring.