Receiving MARCA's Alfredo di Stefano award for the best player in LaLiga, Cristiano Ronaldo has signalled his motivation to work even harder to achieve future success. The Portuguese star's haul of 35 goals and 11 assists saw him stave off competition from fierce rival Lionel Messi to win the award, but despite huge success over the past season, Ronaldo remains determined to give his all in the pursuit of further trophies. "[The 2015/16 season] was filled with many emotions with the Champions League and the European Championship," he told the audience at the Florida Retiro. "Today has also been a very special day with my contract renewal and a prize from MARCA, what else I can ask for? "I'm very happy. This motivates me to keep working and get better in the next few years." Asked about this year's LaLiga title race, the 31-year-old is unsurprised by Real's stiff competition, and expects whoever works hardest to eventually emerge triumphant. "It's as competitive as expected, but this is not a sprint, it's a marathon and we are going to fight," he stated. "As always God will help whoever works hardest."
Claiming the Alfredo di Stefano trophy, the Real Madrid winger was present along with club teammate Alvaro Morata, who was rewarded for his contributions to the Spanish national side. Diego Simeone also attended ahead of picking up the Miguel Munoz Award whilst Leganes coach Asier Garitano won the Segunda Division edition of the managerial trophy. LaLiga president Javier Tebas was also present at the 2015/16 ceremony, as were Emilio Butragueno, Fernando Hierro, Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo, and Sevilla chief Jose Castro.
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