Cristiano Ronaldo's 2008 season has won the BOAT

Cristiano Ronaldo's 2008 season has won the BOAT, France Football's new all-time Ballon d'Or prize decided by public vote, edging Lionel Messi's 2012 campaign into second.

The award sits alongside the traditional Ballon d'Or and Super Ballon d'Or, inviting fans to pick the finest performance among every Golden Ball winner ever. Each vote cost one euro.

Ronaldo's first Ballon d'Or, earned with Manchester United during his trophy-laden final season, topped the poll, followed by Messi 2012 and Cristiano 2017 in third, according to the magazine.

The Portuguese icon and Argentine rival dominated the ranking, monopolizing the entire top 12 spots. Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario only appeared in 13th position with his 2002 triumph, highlighting the duopoly's enduring grip on Ballon d'Or history and global voting appeal.