HomeNewsCristiano Ronaldo Hailed By The Legendary PeleCristiano Ronaldo Hailed By The Legendary PeleBy Team FootTheBallPublished on:March 27, 2018Updated on: March 27, 2018ShareFacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp 735ShareFacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp 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)Team FootTheBallTeam FootTheBall brings you all the latest updates from the world of Football and is managed by our team of journalistsThe playmakers in chief Fast & Furious Ratul Ghosh - 10 of the best 🔥 Fast & Furious Ratul Ghosh - Catch us if you can! Fast & Furious Ratul Ghosh - They are card players too! 🃏 News Vidur Arora - also readStar Forward’s Availability in Doubt NewsGerman resurgence June 15, 2024 NewsGOAT of Saudi too June 5, 2024 ExplainerPique, El Rey May 29, 2024 Star Forward’s Availability in Doubt Risheek Mukherjee - German resurgence Vatsal Gupta - GOAT of Saudi too Vatsal Gupta - Bolt from the Blues Vatsal Gupta - What does De Zerbi deserve? Vatsal Gupta - Crunch time Vatsal Gupta - One step away Vatsal Gupta - A Rivalry in the Shadows of History Risheek Mukherjee - Tags: Cristiano RonaldoPele