Ronaldo's 2008 Ballon d'Or Leads Fan Vote with 75%
Cristiano Ronaldo's 2008 Ballon d'Or victory is currently leading the fan vote for the Greatest Ballon d'Or of All Time (BOAT), attracting 75% of the votes cast so far. This update was posted on the official Ballon d'Or website.
The voting is open until October 27, and the final results will be announced on October 28. Lionel Messi's 2012 win is in second place with 9% of the votes, while Ronaldo's 2017 win is third with 6%.
Ronaldo's 2008 season with Manchester United included winning the Premier League and UEFA Champions League titles, the European Golden Shoe, and scoring 42 goals in all competitions. Messi's 2012 campaign is noted for his record of 91 goals for club and country, which remains unbeaten.
Other former winners included in the poll are Ronaldo Nazário, Marco van Basten, Michel Platini, Johan Cruyff, Kevin Keegan, Franz Beckenbauer, and Alfredo Di Stéfano, but they are trailing significantly. The BOAT initiative is a public vote and not an official trophy.
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