European honour for Ronaldinho

Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho has been named the 2005 European Footballer of the Year.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2005 - 19:37

Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho has been named the 2005 European Footballer of the Year.

The Brazilian edged out English duo Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard to win the 50th edition of France Football magazine’s prestigious Ballon D’Or award at a gala ceremony in Paris tonight.

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