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When people talk about the 2012 Ballon d’Or, they always forget one thing… Cristiano Ronaldo was unstoppable that year. In 2012, Ronaldo scored 63 goals in just 71 games for club and country. He broke the La Liga record with 46 goals, carrying Real Madrid to 100 points and the league title — ending Barcelona’s dominance. And it wasn’t just the numbers. Ronaldo delivered in the biggest moments. Hat-tricks, last-minute winners, and performances that dragged Madrid over the line again and again.