Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid star shows off new gold dye hair at training ahead of ‘winning Ballon d’Or’
Portuguese superstar has enjoyed a terrific year after leading the way to Champions League and Euro 2016 wins
HE’S the golden boy of football.
And Cristiano Ronaldo appears to be getting in the mood for the upcoming Ballon d’Or ceremony after dying his hair the colour of the trophy.
The Real Madrid superstar is odds-on to rob Barcelona ace Lionel Messi of his crown this month.
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Ronaldo led the Spaniards to their second Champions League win in three years last season before making history with Portugal at Euro 2016.
Despite a slow start to the new campaign, Ronaldo now boasts 10 goals in 11 La Liga games and has seen his unbeaten team move six points clear in the title race.
Real can continue their strong run when they take on Deportivo at the Santiago Bernabeu this evening.
And Ronaldo will be hoping his new barnet leads him to football’s biggest individual prize.
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However, 2016 hasn’t been all fun and games for the 31-year-old.
Ronaldo is under investigation for alleged tax fraud but insists he has done no wrong after financial records showed he earned over £191million in 2015.
But at least the Galactico can find solace in the arms of new girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez.
Ronaldo’s latest squeeze was present for the Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday but was unable to inspire her partner to victory.