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Ronaldo says 2016 was his `perfect year`

Cristiano Ronaldo says 2016 was the "perfect year" after his hat-trick helped Real Madrid beat Kashima Antlers 4-2 to win the Club World Cup.The 31-year-old scored from the spot and twice more in extra time as he added the Fifa title to the Euro 2016 and Champions League crowns.Ronaldo also collected his fourth Ballon d`Or award in Paris last week."This is the trophy we really wanted to end the year in the best way possible," said the Portuguese forward."I didn`t think it would end like this: winning the final, scoring three goals and helping Real Madrid."I`d like to thank my team-mates yet again, because I cannot win individual trophies without them."We won the Champions League, the Uefa Super Cup and the Club World Cup. I also won the Euros with Portugal. It was a perfect year. I am very happy to end the year in such a way."Ronaldo, who has scored 16 goals in 22 appearances for La Liga leaders Real this season, also took another swipe at his perceived critics."Everyone always expects more from Cristiano, I always give my best and if I can`t do it it`s because I`m unable," he said."People often talk too much, but I`m used to that. I show my quality on the pitch and nothing has gone badly. I have kept my level of performance as high as possible over the last 10 years. I want to keep working and enjoy my football, that is what I love the most."The statistics don`t lie. I am really happy, I`ve had a great season personally and as part of a team."Source: BBC