<p>As with his predecessors, who each year since 2003 are voted by the public out of a group selected by journalists, the Brazilian will have his footprints cast on the Champions Promenade on the seafront of the principality of Monaco.<br /><br />The award boosts the morale of the 29-year-old international, who has gone through an indifferent spell with Milan as the Serie A giants look for their best form in the early part of the season. During his five-year stint at Barcelona, Ronaldinho won the FIFA World Player award in 2004 and 2005. In the latter year he also received the Ballon d'Or award.</p>
<p>As with his predecessors, who each year since 2003 are voted by the public out of a group selected by journalists, the Brazilian will have his footprints cast on the Champions Promenade on the seafront of the principality of Monaco.<br /><br />The award boosts the morale of the 29-year-old international, who has gone through an indifferent spell with Milan as the Serie A giants look for their best form in the early part of the season. During his five-year stint at Barcelona, Ronaldinho won the FIFA World Player award in 2004 and 2005. In the latter year he also received the Ballon d'Or award.</p>
