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Cristiano Ronaldo was selected as the best player in Serie A at the traditional Milan gala night, at which the Italian Footballers` Association awards were presented last season. The Portuguese missed the Golden Ball award ceremony in Paris, where he stayed in third place to be crowned No. 1 in the Calcutta.
I`ll try to speak Italian. I am proud of the prize I received. Thanks to my teammates and the footballers who voted for me. After two years in Italy, I can say that the local championship prediction by online soccer stream is very difficult. Thanks again to everyone and I hope to win again next year, Ronaldo said.
The 34-year-old striker made a total of 28 goals in his debut season with the Apennines and made a major contribution to Juventus` eighth consecutive title. He shared the award for best striker along with Toban Zapata of Atalanta.
Popular beIN Sports journalist Tancredi Palmieri revealed a curious detail about Ronaldo. The Portuguese missed most of the ceremony in Milan, sitting in his car by the time he was due to hit the stage. In order not to be filmed, his guards shined with flashlights in the cameras of the operators.
Hard times for Cristiano? I do not think. We kept saying that he deserves the Golden Ball. Ranking for this award always causes controversy. Ronaldo missed a few workouts due to knee problems, but thank him for gritting his teeth and playing games, even though he wasn`t in perfect condition. He certainly stays in Juve, the sports director of the grant from Turin, Fabio Paratici, told the media.
CR7 agent Jorge Mendes was also present at the ceremony in Milan, who was adamant: Cristiano Ronaldo is the best footballer in history and you know it.
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