GOAT!! Cristiano Ronaldo Crowned Best Italian league Player Of The Year (See Details)

Cristiano Ronaldo was named Italian of the Year on Monday after his first season with Juventus.

Ronaldo was at the Gran Gala del Calcio in Milan to win his prize instead of taking part in the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, where he was voted the best player in the world in third place.

The Juventus striker arrived about an hour before the grand prize was announced. He arrived more than two hours after the other guests. the team of the season.

“It’s an honor to hold this award,” Ronaldo said in Italian. “I thank my Juventus teammates.
“I’m very happy to play in Italy, it’s a very difficult league. Thanks to everyone for having voted for me. I want to do as well this year, too.”

For the first time at the Italian ceremony, rewards were also awarded to players. Roma and Italian striker Manuela Giugliano won the main prize.

All prizes are awarded by footballers, coaches, referees and journalists.

Ronaldo joined Juventus from Real Madrid in July 2018, helping Bianconeri to win Serie A for the eighth time in a row.

Ronaldo, 34, has scored 28 goals in all competitions for Juventus, including 21 in the league.