Cristiano Ronaldo praised by the press all over the world

The World Press has been won over by CR7's performance in Sweden and is tipping him as the favourite for the Ballon d'Or.

BRAZIL

"Unforgettable"

"Cristiano Ronaldo earned a place in the history books in Stockholm. He scored three goals and secured qualification for his national team against Ibrahimovic's Sweden in the best game of his career".

GERMANY

"CR7 wins the battle with Ibra"

"Superb performance from both superstars. A stunning hat-trick from Cristiano Ronaldo takes Portugal through to the World Cup in Brazil"

ARGENTINA

"I'm your nemesis"

"Cristiano Ronaldo smashed it: he put in three goals, taking Portugal through the World Cup where he could even cross paths with Messi in the group stages".

CHINA

"Irrepressible Cristiano, a stunning hat-trick"

"Cristiano Ronaldo wins his personal battle with Ibrahimovic and puts Portugal in the World Cup".

ENGLAND

"The night Cristiano ran away with the Ballon d'Or"

"Game, set and match to Portugal's captain in the race for the Ballon d'Or after his hat-trick secured World Cup qualification".

AUSTRALIA

"Ronaldo, in superstar mode"

"Superb performance from the Portuguese star who, with his three goals, secured Portugal's qualification for the World Cup in Brazil".

UNITED STATES

"The man who should win the Ballon d'Or"

"Cristiano Ronaldo scores a brilliant hat-trick and proves himself to be a top candidate for the trophy".

SOUTH AFRICA

"Cristiano Ronaldo wins out over Ibrahimovic"

"The best of Cristiano Ronaldo delivers victory to Portugal against Ibrahimovic securing a place in the World Cup".