Real Madrids Cristiano Ronaldo claimed a hat-trick of honours as he has been named La Liga’s 2013-14 Player of the Year at the LFP awards on Monday. Ronaldo got the top gong in recognition of his stellar campaign last season that saw him claim 31 goals in just 30 games for Real Madrid. Also, the Portugal captain also claimed the Best Forward award and Best Goal for his incredible backheel against Valencia in May. “I have to thank my team-mates, Real Madrid, my family… it is a very good moment in my career,” Ronaldo said. “For me, the important thing is to win collective prizes, but I like the individual ones, too. I work every day, in training, to continue adding more to this.” However, the 2013-14 Coach of the Year went to Argentine Diego Simeone after beating the odds to see Atletico Madrid to the La Liga title last term. Atletico incredibly topped the table ahead of fancied duo Barcelona and Real for their first league crown since 1995-96. “I want to share this with my players, without whom none of this would be possible,” Simeone said afterwards. “Thanks to Koke, Gabi, Miranda, (Thibaut) Courtois… and everyone who made it possible to win the title.” Meanwhile, Costa Rica international Keylor Navas was named the Best Goalkeeper for his consistent season with Levante before joining Real Madrid. Real star Sergio Ramos got the Best Defender, while team-mate Luka Modric (Best Defensive Midfielder) and Barcelona veteran Andres Iniesta (Best Attacking Midfielder) received the respective midfield awards. Granada’s Yacine Brahimi took the Best African Player award, while Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca was named the best South American. Barcelona youngster Rafinha Alcantara took out the Revelation of the Year, who spent last season on loan at Celta Vigo. youtube/watch?v=sVVHp07cfSQ
Posted on: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 08:47:14 +0000
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