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Cristiano, isn’t it always a pleasure to be here with other footballers? It means that you have merited
the votes of the coaches, captains and colleagues. How do you feel?
For me, it is an honour to be amongst the eleven best of the year. It means you’ve done well.
To be nominated by them is very special because they know who is good.
These trophies not only make me tremendously happy, but also motivate me
to carry on working harder and playing better.
We know that you are highly professional. In your own country and at a global level you are a uniquely model player.
Does this mean that you have a responsibility towards yourself to keep on improving?
I am still the same person as when I got started in football.
An ambitious player who wants to win everything possible and improved day by day
in a club that gives me the opportunity to shine and advance my career.
I want to carry on winning like I did in Manchester, and I believe that Madrid
has that potential to win numerous victories in the coming years.
We know you for your solidarity, always at hand for the players, for the children - exemplary as a sportsman and as an individual.
Do you intend to carry on supporting such initiatives in support of the public?
Yes, especially when it comes to the children who look to us as role models.
At least I try to set a good example, both on the field and off
Whenever possible I like to engage in activities that are appropriate for their age group
I feel proud to be a part of these things because I was also a kid
and remember how it feels to see your idols. I’ve been privileged and want it to stay that way
A final question. You know that FIFPro is the players’ global trade union, and that its members have cast their votes in secret
Do you see this vote as a response to your efforts and merits
as personal congratulations that I believe you deserve and, if you persevere,
My ambition is not limited to these three years that I have stood here
although they have given me tremendous satisfaction and motivation
Being selected as one of the world’s best players for the third time is a spur for the next 4, 5 or 6 years.
I would love to be here again and win as many trophies as possible.
But, one only wins through the success of the entire team.
I believe that Madrid can win them all – the Spanish League, the Champions League - and I will try to help them even more.
Cristiano, we talked about this the other day in Madrid. What are your dreams?
And, at Christmas time, what message do you want to send to the children
and the public who love the game and for which you are a positive representative?
I’m taking this opportunity to ask them to carry on supporting me as before.
Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year, and much joy
in the company of family and loved ones.
Much happiness and thank you, Cristiano Ronaldo.