Cristiano Back in Training

Cristiano Ronaldo is back in training after almost 2 months out!

Fresh from his operation, which he had done just after Portugal's exit from Euro 2008, Cristiano Ronaldo was back at the training ground, and looked in reasonable form.

He's not yet up to kicking a ball at full speed yet, but can now start working his way back to his full tricksy-ness!

Meanwhile, his hunt for the European and World Player of the Year Awards took a turn for the better, with Cristiano nominated for the Team of the Year, and Player of the Year.

UEFA club goalkeeper of the year: Manuel Almunia (Arsenal), Petr Cech (Chelsea), Manuel Neuer (FC Schalke 04), Jose Reina (Liverpool), Edwin van der Sar (Manchester United).

UEFA club defender of the year: Jamie Carragher (Liverpool), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Carles Puyol (Barcelona), John Terry (Chelsea), Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United).

UEFA club midfielder of the year: Michael Essien (Chelsea), Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Paul Scholes (Manchester United).

UEFA club forward of the year: Didier Drogba (Chelsea), Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Fernando Torres (Liverpool).