Real Madrid gift Cristiano Ronaldo a gold Ballon d’Or cake after winning the award for the fourth time
No rest for the Portuguese star who joined his team-mates for training in Japan
CRISTIANO RONALDO celebrated his fourth Ballon d'Or win by tucking into a gold cake in the shape of the coveted prize.
The Portuguese star was crowned the world's best player for 2016 having guided both Real Madrid and Portugal to major tournament wins.
And on top of being gifted a pair of limited addition gold plated boots, Real Madrid handed him his own prize presented by team-mate Sergio Ramos.
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It was a gold cake, shaped as a football - an almost replica of the trophy he collected for the fourth time.
The 31-year-old may even allow himself to enjoy a slice as the La Liga giants head into the winter break with their next league match coming on 7 January.
But first they must play Club America in the World Club Championship.
Ronaldo was all smiles when he joined the rest of the team for training in Japan at the Yokohama Stadium.
Real take on their Mexican opponents on Thursday morning hoping to add the world crown to the European Cup they lifted in May.
If they come through that match against the CONCACAF champions, they then face either Atletico Nacional or Kashima Antlers in the final.