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Manchester United and Sporting Lisbon congratulate Cristiano Ronaldo on Ballon d'Or win

Cristiano Ronaldo has been congratulated by his former clubs, Sporting Lisbon and Manchester United, after winning his fourth Ballon d'Or.

Ronaldo was widely-expected to win football's top individual prize after helping both Real Madrid and Portugal to major silverware this year.

The 31-year-old was announced as this year's winner, ahead of long-time rival Lionel Messi, at an awards ceremony in Paris on Monday night.

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo was named as this year's Ballon d'Or winner on Monday
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo was named as this year's Ballon d'Or winner on Monday
Manchester United quickly took to Twitter to congratulate their former player on his win
Manchester United quickly took to Twitter to congratulate their former player on his win

Both Manchester United and Sporting Lisbon were quick to congratulate their former player on his latest achievement.