Ronaldo has won 36 international caps for Portugal
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Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Portugal's sportsman of the year ahead of Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, who finished third.
The honour, handed out by Portuguese newspaper A Bola, recognised Ronaldo's "contribution to the expansion of Portuguese football across the world".
Ronaldo, 21, said: "I'm very happy with what I've achieved and want to continue at this level in 2007."
Mourinho, the winner in 2004, finished behind Benfica striker Nuno Gomes.
Ronaldo was heavily criticised in sections of the British media after he appeared to encourage referee Horacio Elizondo to send off Wayne Rooney during England's World Cup defeat by Portugal in July.
His United team-mate Rooney revealed in August that "we have got no problem with each other now".
And after surviving the backlash following his World Cup antics, Ronaldo has rediscovered his best form.
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