Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded Monday by the Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva, who wanted to reward " a world renowned athlete became a symbol of Portugal" in a ceremony attended by numerous personalities of Portuguese football .
The President praised " the extraordinary talent of Ronaldo ... who helped promote Portugal in the world ," said Mr. Cavaco Silva at a ceremony at the presidential palace of Belem, Lisbon , broadcast by several television .
The Head of State also praised " the talent, discipline and determination Ronaldo has always been " itself as " an example to the younger generations ."
In recognition of this outstanding career, Mr. Cavaco Silva was granted the title of Grand Officer of the Order of Infante Dom Henry, created in 1960 for the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator , one of the main architects the Portuguese colonial expansion.
For the occasion, Ronaldo had brought with him the Golden Ball in 2013 , awarded to the best footballer in the world , he has won there just a week ago .
The trophy will then be displayed in the museum opened last December in Madeira, the Portuguese archipelago where it originated.
" This is a great pride to represent Portugal in the world ... This distinction is an additional source of motivation to continue to work harder and represent Portugal at the highest level ," said star striker Ronaldo of Real Madrid and the team of Portugal , who turns 29 next month.
The Head of State had to pay tribute to " CR7 " January 7 , but the ceremony was postponed due to the death two days before Eusebio legend Lusitanian football 1960 .
Meanwhile , Cristiano Ronaldo, already 2008 Golden Ball , became the first Portuguese to receive the individual award twice . The best Eusebio had won in 1965 and Luis Figo in 2001.
The President praised " the extraordinary talent of Ronaldo ... who helped promote Portugal in the world ," said Mr. Cavaco Silva at a ceremony at the presidential palace of Belem, Lisbon , broadcast by several television .
The Head of State also praised " the talent, discipline and determination Ronaldo has always been " itself as " an example to the younger generations ."
In recognition of this outstanding career, Mr. Cavaco Silva was granted the title of Grand Officer of the Order of Infante Dom Henry, created in 1960 for the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator , one of the main architects the Portuguese colonial expansion.
For the occasion, Ronaldo had brought with him the Golden Ball in 2013 , awarded to the best footballer in the world , he has won there just a week ago .
The trophy will then be displayed in the museum opened last December in Madeira, the Portuguese archipelago where it originated.
" This is a great pride to represent Portugal in the world ... This distinction is an additional source of motivation to continue to work harder and represent Portugal at the highest level ," said star striker Ronaldo of Real Madrid and the team of Portugal , who turns 29 next month.
The Head of State had to pay tribute to " CR7 " January 7 , but the ceremony was postponed due to the death two days before Eusebio legend Lusitanian football 1960 .
Meanwhile , Cristiano Ronaldo, already 2008 Golden Ball , became the first Portuguese to receive the individual award twice . The best Eusebio had won in 1965 and Luis Figo in 2001.
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