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Tue, 01/13/2009 - 12:16
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Portugal`s Ronaldo is World Footballer of the Year

Zurich, January 12, SPA -- Manchester United's Portuguese winger
Cristiano Ronaldo, who last month won the European Footballer of the
Year, was on Monday named FIFA World Footballer of the Year according
to DPA.

Ronaldo, 23, who made history by becoming the first Premier
League-based player to win the award, beat off the other finalists
Kaka, Lionel Messi, Fernando Torres and Xavi to win the award.

--SPA


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