World best Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after winning 2017 FIFA footballer of the year award

macfranc007 October 24, 2017 IFTTT, Latest Sport News | Today on Naij.com Ayomide Oloyede

- Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on social media following his fifth world best title

- CR7 beat his Argentine rival Lionel Messi to the FIFA best player award

- Twitter allowed the Portuguese captain to thank everyone in 280 words

- Rpnaldo had words of praise for his fans, club and national teammates

Cristiano Ronaldo went on Twitter to thank his fans and team mate for their support throughout the year which saw him record a very productive year.

Ronaldo helped Madrid win both the La Liga and Champions League and also helped Portugal qualify for the World Cup finals in Russia next year.

The attacker was rewarded for his amazing year with the FIFA Footballer of the year award.

The Madrid ace was able to tweet in 280 words rather than the usual 180 words on Twitter.

He tweeted: "Amazing feeling to have won this award again. Want to dedicate to my family, my friends, my teammates and coaches from both Real Madrid and Portuguese NT and everyone who supported me."

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He is a part of the global test by Twitter that may soon allow to publish tweets as long as 280 characters.

NAIJ.com had earlier reported about the FIFA gala held last night in London with Cristiano Ronaldo go home with the biggest award of the night.

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