Ladies and Gentlemen, I Give You the Best Football Player on Earth

In a few hours from now, Cristiano Ronaldo will be crowned the World Player of the Year. The 23 year-old Ballon d’Or recipient is already the FIFPro World Player of the Year, and also took the top prizes from the Professional Footballers Association and the Football Writers last season. His 42 goal performance last season was overshadowed during the summer transfer window by a protracted transfer saga with King Franco FC.

For now, however, let us forget all of the negatives about this United winger, and instead take a moment to reflect on the true talent that is Cristiano Ronaldo. Say what you like about the boy, he’s got skills. So, to commemorate this historic day, I figured posting scattered videos would be a far better idea than me simply rambling on and on about all that the young, Portuguese goal-scorer has done for club and country. So sit back, relax, and try to ignore the crap techno music.

Skills Compilations

Early video of Ronaldo while he was still employed by Sporting. Nor surprisingly, his hair remains gelled.

Pretty decent vid of #7’s abilities. Once again I apologize for the techno.

Goal Compilations

My personal favorite Ronaldo goal… albeit one scored in a Charity Match against “The European XI”. Look how badly he beats Canizares… Hilarious…

Pretty sweet fan video of the same goal.

Top 10 Goals of the 2007-2008 Campaign… as recorded by a Portuguese YouTube fan.

Part One: All the Goals from Ronaldo’s 2007-2008 Campaign

Part Two: All the Goals from Ronaldo’s 2007-2008 Campaign

Random Bits of Intrigue

Billy Wingrove v.s. C. Ronaldo

Ronaldo takes on Freestyle Footballer Billy Wingrove. Results are predictably impressive.

Ronaldo outruns a $1 million Bugatti Veyron. I nearly wet myself in amazement.

Classic Joga Bonito of Ronaldo v. Zalatan. The Swede just might get the better of the boy here. Not so much in Player of the Year voting… but in this Nike ad, perhaps. Suck on that one Juve/Scandanavia!

Feel free to post your own favorites in the comments section. I will probably be adding some throughout the day.

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