Sergio Ramos: 'Cristiano Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'or'

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has revealed his delight after teammate Cristiano Ronaldo was handed the FIFA Ballon d'Or on Monday evening.

Ronaldo beat off competition from finalists Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery in Zurich to claim the award for the second time.

"If anyone deserves this award this year, it's Cristiano. It is very great news for Real Madrid and for him personally," Ramos told reporters at a press conference.

"I was thrilled for Cristiano and it was an emotional moment for many people. I was ready to cry with him. After so many years, to finally be given the prize, and with his son there with him, there are many factors that can make you cry.

"Tears are a normal emotion. Football is not just sport, it is feeling, and Cristiano has won us all."

Ramos, meanwhile, was named in the FIFPro World XI.