See how Man Utd enabled Cristiano Ronaldo to win his fifth Ballon d’Or

The Real Madrid star has beaten Lionel Messi to win his fifth Ballon d’Or award on Thursday night in Paris after winning the La Liga title and Champions League last season.

Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi and Neymar to win his fifth Ballon d’Or award - Getty

He has pointed out Manchester United as helping him win his fifth Ballon d’Or award.
 
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The Portuguese attacker had casted his mind back to where his career really kicked into gear at Old Trafford.

C. Ronaldo recall his days at Old Trafford - Getty

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Before Ronaldo claimed his first Golden Ball 2008, he had already won three Premier League titles and a Champions League while at United.

"I was different from the other kids,” Ronaldo said, "But when I noticed it was really good, I was in (Manchester) United."

The 32-year-old believes that the momentous occasion is still fresh in his mind and all started at his days at Old Trafford. He espressed his gratitude to the Red Devils for helping springboard a fantastic career at the Bernabeu.

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