Ballon d’Or: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts as Messi, Xavi make all-time XI

Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, on Tuesday expressed gratitude at being selected in the Ballon d’Or Dream Team.

Ronaldo was included in the ultimate XI by France Football alongside Lionel Messi, Xavi, Lev Yashin, Cafu, Franz Beckenbauer, Paolo Maldini, Lothar Matthaus, Pele, Diego Maradona, and Ronaldo Nazario.

“I’m very honoured to be part of France Football’s All-Time 11,” Ronaldo wrote on Twitter.

“What an amazing Dream Team… They all deserve my respect and admiration, and I’m proud to be amongst such extraordinary players. Thank you!”

Ronaldo has won five Ballon d’Or awards in his career so far.

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