BEVERLY HILLS, October 04, (THEWILL) – Real Madrid star, Cristiano Ronaldo has sold his Ballon d’Or trophy in order to raise £600,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation, a charity that grants wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses and those who are terminally ill.
According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Ronaldo donated the 2013 replica at a charity auction in London at the weekend.
It was bought by Israel’s richest person, billionaire Idan Ofer, who spent a massive £530,000 to acquire the replica.
Ronaldo, a recipient of four Ballon d’Or trophy, is popularly known for his kind-heartedness and was named world’s most charitable athlete a few years ago.
Ballon d’Or is an annual association football award presented to the world’s best men’s player. It is one of the most prestigious awards in football.
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