Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo (L) is congratulated by Brazilian football legend Pele after recieving the FIFA world footballer of the year 2008 award on January 12, 2009 in Zurich. Ronaldo, who is also holder of the prestigious Ballon d'Or for the European Footballer of the Year, beat off competition from 2007 winner Kaka (Brazil), Lionel Messi (Argentina), Fernando Torres (Spain) and Xavi (Spain). AFP PHOTO / JOE KLAMAR (Photo credit should read JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
