The Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has won Fifa'sBallon d'Or for 2013, one of the sport's most coveted prizes.Alex Capstick reports.
After four years of losing out to Lionel Messi, it's time for an emotional Cristiano Ronaldo to receivethe coveted prize. It's hard to quibble with the decision. Sixty-six goals for club and country in2013 was an incredible achievement by the Real Madrid star who was joined on stage at the awardceremony by his young son. But the outcome was not without controversy. The original deadlinefor the ballot on Nov. 15th was extended because organizers claimed an insufficient number ofvotes had been cast. Others have said the move was designed to help Ronaldo secure moresupport.
The Brazilian Great Pele received an honorary Ballon d'Or.
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coveted:令人垂涎的
insufficient:不够