FIFA BALLON D'OR 2013: CRISTIANO RONALDO
WOMEN'S WORLD PLAYER OF THE YEAR: NADINE ANGERER
COACH OF THE YEAR FOR MEN'S FOOTBALL: JUPP HEYNCKES
COACH OF THE YEAR FOR WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: SILVIA NEID
WOMEN'S WORLD PLAYER OF THE YEAR: NADINE ANGERER
COACH OF THE YEAR FOR MEN'S FOOTBALL: JUPP HEYNCKES
COACH OF THE YEAR FOR WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: SILVIA NEID
The
ceremony may be over, but we're going to speak to all of tonight's
winners, so stick with us as we react to a star-filled evening in
Zurich.
- Jan 13, 2014 - 19:08
Cristiano Ronaldo, still clearly emotional, is embraced by Pele and Michel Platini.
- Jan 13, 2014 - 19:05
CRISTIANO RONALDO
"First of all I have to say a great thanks to all of my team-mates with the club and the national team. Without all of their efforts this would not have been possible. I am very happy, it is very difficult to win this award.
"Everybody that has been involved with me on a personal level I have to thank. My wife, my friends, my son. It is a tremendously emotional moment. All I can say is thank you to everybody that has been involved."
"First of all I have to say a great thanks to all of my team-mates with the club and the national team. Without all of their efforts this would not have been possible. I am very happy, it is very difficult to win this award.
"Everybody that has been involved with me on a personal level I have to thank. My wife, my friends, my son. It is a tremendously emotional moment. All I can say is thank you to everybody that has been involved."
An emotional Cristiano Ronaldo takes to the stage with his son.
- Jan 13, 2014 - 19:02
CRISTIANO RONALDO is the winner of the FIFA BALLON D'OR 2013
- Jan 13, 2014 - 19:01
Here we go, the final award of the evening is about to be presented: The FIFA Ballon d'Or. The audience is treated to another video clip of the final three; Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery.
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:59
NADINE ANGERER
"I have to say that I'm a little surprised, but very thankful. First of all I have to thank everybody that voted for me. I just want to pay my respects to Marta and Abby who have had an incredible year too."
"I have to say that I'm a little surprised, but very thankful. First of all I have to thank everybody that voted for me. I just want to pay my respects to Marta and Abby who have had an incredible year too."
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:57
NADINE ANGERER is the FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD PLAYER OF THE YEAR
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:56
Mia Hamm,
two time winner of the FIFA Women's World Player of the Year award,
joins FIFA President Blatter to take to the stage to present the award.
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:53
PELE
"I promised to my family that I would not cry but I am emotional. First of all I have to thank God for giving me the health to play so many years.
"Of course I did not play alone. When we talk about my friends people remember the players but we don't have to forget the guy who cleaned the shoes, the masseur - I had a lot of good people on my side. I have to share with them all this trophy.
"I got so many trophies and prizes but I was jealous because all of those guys who got the Ballon d'Or, which I couldn't get because I didn't play in Europe. Now I thank God that I can complete my trophies at home."
"I promised to my family that I would not cry but I am emotional. First of all I have to thank God for giving me the health to play so many years.
"Of course I did not play alone. When we talk about my friends people remember the players but we don't have to forget the guy who cleaned the shoes, the masseur - I had a lot of good people on my side. I have to share with them all this trophy.
"I got so many trophies and prizes but I was jealous because all of those guys who got the Ballon d'Or, which I couldn't get because I didn't play in Europe. Now I thank God that I can complete my trophies at home."
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:52
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:48
FIFA PRESIDENT BLATTER ON PELE
"In the great sweep of history, there are few names that stand out. But when we think of football, there is one name that leaps out above all others.
"No player has had such an influence on the game. No one has inspired so many to play. His legacy speak to us all. His verve and skill were timeless. His creativity limitless, his good nature boundless."
"In the great sweep of history, there are few names that stand out. But when we think of football, there is one name that leaps out above all others.
"No player has had such an influence on the game. No one has inspired so many to play. His legacy speak to us all. His verve and skill were timeless. His creativity limitless, his good nature boundless."
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:47
PELE is the winner of the FIFA BALLON D’OR PRIX D’HONNEUR
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:46
FIFA President Blatter takes to the stage to reveal the winer of the FIFA Ballon d'Or Prix d'Honneur
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:44
The final FIFA Ballon d'Or nominee is given the video clip treatment now as images of Franck Ribery illuminate
the audience. "It was a great feeling to beat Dortmund," he says.
"Being nominated for the Ballon d'Or is a great reward for many years of
hard work. When I'm on the pitch I'm like a warrior."
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:43
"I am very proud to be here tonight and I'd like to congratulate all the other nominees. Good luck to the guys for the big award later. I want to thank all the people who voted."
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:40
The winner of the FIFA Puskas award 2013 is ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:39
The next award to be handed out, will be the FIFA PUSKAS AWARD
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:3
2013 FIFA Fair Play Award winner is the Afghanistan Football Federation
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:33
Tokyo Sexwale and his Royal Highness, Prince Ali Bin Hussein take to the stage to present the FIFA Fair Play Award.
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:31
VOTING FOR THE FIFA PUSKAS AWARD HAS NOW CLOSED
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:29
CAFU
"The captain of Brazil has a special focus on him. When we won that World Cup in 2002 the preparation was meticulous."
"The captain of Brazil has a special focus on him. When we won that World Cup in 2002 the preparation was meticulous."
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:29
AMARILDO
"We are looking forward to welcoming the whole footballing world to our country. It will be a very important moment for Brazil, with the whole world watching. It is going to be a fantastic event.
"I think there is going to be a lot of expectation but the players should appreciate playing in Brazil. Everything about this WOrld Cup is going to be fantastic. It will be a great memory for the players involved, they should play with all of their heart.
"Brazil is looking forward to hosting this event and the Brazil team is going to do all it can to make sure we win at this World Cup. I believe we have a chance to be there on the final day."
"We are looking forward to welcoming the whole footballing world to our country. It will be a very important moment for Brazil, with the whole world watching. It is going to be a fantastic event.
"I think there is going to be a lot of expectation but the players should appreciate playing in Brazil. Everything about this WOrld Cup is going to be fantastic. It will be a great memory for the players involved, they should play with all of their heart.
"Brazil is looking forward to hosting this event and the Brazil team is going to do all it can to make sure we win at this World Cup. I believe we have a chance to be there on the final day."
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:28
PELE
"I think each World Cup win means the same. My first World Cup win I was 17 years old, it was a dream for me.
"The most important for me was 1970, my last World Cup. I thought 'I could not retire with a loss', and we won."
"I think each World Cup win means the same. My first World Cup win I was 17 years old, it was a dream for me.
"The most important for me was 1970, my last World Cup. I thought 'I could not retire with a loss', and we won."
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:25
Representatives
from Brazil's five World Cup wins take to the stage: Pele (1958, 1962
& 1970), Amarildo (1962), Bebeto (1994) and Cafu (2002).
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:23
The Brazilian theme of the evening continues, with a video of some samba legends - highlighting their five FIFA World Cup wins.
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:20
Swiss-Brazilian musician Marc Sway takes to the stage for a musical interlude.
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:1
The audience are now treated to a video of Ballon d'Or candidate Lionel Messi who says he "studies the opposition" before every game. "I love what I do," he continues. "Each time I play, I play to win."
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:15
JUPP HEYNCKES
"I'm tremendously thankful to be here to pick up this award today. It means a lot to pick up an award right at the end of my career. Normally in team sports it is often difficult to put things together like this. It isn't just down to me this is down to the whole club, Bayern Munich, everybody that has been working with me during this period.
"We have been blessed with world class players and they produced amazing performances. The coaching staff have also lent their weight. I want to thank everybody that has pulled together and helped me to produce this winning team.
"Maybe ten years ago, I wouldn't even have dreamt of this. I am humbled and happy to be standing here. Thank you very much."
"I'm tremendously thankful to be here to pick up this award today. It means a lot to pick up an award right at the end of my career. Normally in team sports it is often difficult to put things together like this. It isn't just down to me this is down to the whole club, Bayern Munich, everybody that has been working with me during this period.
"We have been blessed with world class players and they produced amazing performances. The coaching staff have also lent their weight. I want to thank everybody that has pulled together and helped me to produce this winning team.
"Maybe ten years ago, I wouldn't even have dreamt of this. I am humbled and happy to be standing here. Thank you very much."
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:13
FIFA World Coach of the Year for Men's Football is JUPP HEYNCKES
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:10
SILVIA NEID
"It is an incredible feeling to win this award there are a lot of people who have been working with me behind the scenes. The team have been incredible the players, the backroom staff. Without their contribution I wouldn't be standing here today.
"I feel blessed to work with the talent that I have been given over this last 12 months. It is a great reward for me and a great reward for German Women's Football."
"It is an incredible feeling to win this award there are a lot of people who have been working with me behind the scenes. The team have been incredible the players, the backroom staff. Without their contribution I wouldn't be standing here today.
"I feel blessed to work with the talent that I have been given over this last 12 months. It is a great reward for me and a great reward for German Women's Football."
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:09
FIFA World coach for Women’s Football is SILVIA NEID
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:07
The next award is the FIFA World Coach for Women's Football, which will be presented by Roy Hodgson, England manager.
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:07
CRISTIANO RONALDO
"I'm a hard worker I dedicate 100 per cent to my profession and all the rest flows naturally. If I manage to win this trophy once again, it will mean the world to me."
"I'm a hard worker I dedicate 100 per cent to my profession and all the rest flows naturally. If I manage to win this trophy once again, it will mean the world to me."
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:06
The audience are now treated to a video of the great Eusebio, who sadly passed away earlier this year.
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:03
THE PERFECT FINAL?
NEYMAR: "We don't care, we will meet anybody. There are so many other great teams there, as long as we are in the Final I don't mind."
RONALDO: "I think everybody would like to see [Brazil v Germany] as a footballing event and it would be a good chance for Germany to get a bit of revenge. But obviously I hope we win."
NEYMAR: "We don't care, we will meet anybody. There are so many other great teams there, as long as we are in the Final I don't mind."
RONALDO: "I think everybody would like to see [Brazil v Germany] as a footballing event and it would be a good chance for Germany to get a bit of revenge. But obviously I hope we win."
- Jan 13, 2014 - 18:02
NEYMAR
"Playing in a World Cup is a great privilege for a player. It's a moment I will never forget. It's a massive competition. Obviously there is expectation but we are dealing with it and looking forward to it. There is no fear.
"The squad is full of some of the best players we are all going to try and enjoy what we hope will be a truly memorable occasion."
"Playing in a World Cup is a great privilege for a player. It's a moment I will never forget. It's a massive competition. Obviously there is expectation but we are dealing with it and looking forward to it. There is no fear.
"The squad is full of some of the best players we are all going to try and enjoy what we hope will be a truly memorable occasion."
- Jan 13, 2014 - 17:59
RONALDO
"Brazil is preparing to host an amazing event. I think everybody is fully behind this event it's a great opportunity to show how welcoming we are as a nation.
"We will be able to see some of the greatest players in the world playing in some fantastic arenas."
"Brazil is preparing to host an amazing event. I think everybody is fully behind this event it's a great opportunity to show how welcoming we are as a nation.
"We will be able to see some of the greatest players in the world playing in some fantastic arenas."
- Jan 13, 2014 - 17:58
Neymar and compatriots Ronaldo and Adriana Lima now take to the stage.
- Jan 13, 2014 - 17:57
JACQUES ROGGE
"May I thank President Blatter and the footballing family for bestowing me this prestigious award. This award makes me extremely proud and thankful.
"Let me wish the very best for two major events of this year. In 25 days, the Winter Olympic Games will start in Socchi. In five months the World Cup will start in Brazil. I remain confident that both events will be a great success."
"May I thank President Blatter and the footballing family for bestowing me this prestigious award. This award makes me extremely proud and thankful.
"Let me wish the very best for two major events of this year. In 25 days, the Winter Olympic Games will start in Socchi. In five months the World Cup will start in Brazil. I remain confident that both events will be a great success."
- Jan 13, 2014 - 17:54
JACQUES ROGGE is the winner of the FIFA Presidential Award 2013
- Jan 13, 2014 - 17:50
FIFA PRESIDENT BLATTER ON JACQUES ROGGE
"As a keen sportsman, this year’s winner knows all about the power that sport has to change lives and to inspire. Born in Belgium and educated in medicine, he found a home on the water as a yachtsman. He became an Olympian, representing Belgium at three Olympic Games. A strong love for rugby union also saw him capped for the Belgian national team.
"He was elected as the eighth President of the International Olympic Committee in 2001. His visionary and diplomatic approach took the Olympic Games into a new era."
"As a keen sportsman, this year’s winner knows all about the power that sport has to change lives and to inspire. Born in Belgium and educated in medicine, he found a home on the water as a yachtsman. He became an Olympian, representing Belgium at three Olympic Games. A strong love for rugby union also saw him capped for the Belgian national team.
"He was elected as the eighth President of the International Olympic Committee in 2001. His visionary and diplomatic approach took the Olympic Games into a new era."
- Jan 13, 2014 - 17:49
FIFA President Blatter takes to the stage to present the Presidential Award.
- Jan 13, 2014 - 17:47
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