Cristiano Ronaldo Twitter: Real Madrid Star Thanks Fans For 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo took home the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or on Monday in Zurich, holding off Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery of Bayern Munich to be honored as the best football player in the world. Ronaldo, 28, also won the award in 2008 in an honor bestowed on a player by national coaches, captains and journalists. The Portuguese star took to Twitter almost immediately to thank his supporters. He posted: "Great fans lead to great moments. Thank you! #BallondOr2013."