Wednesday, December 25

Ballon d’Or 2017: Cristiano Ronaldo beats rival Lionel Messi to prestigious accolade in 62nd edition

The Real Madrid star took home the prize after guiding his team to a La Liga and Champions League double in 2016-17

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has won the 2017 Ballon d’Or.
It is the fifth time the Portugal international has won the prize, drawing him level with his great rival Lionel Messi for the most Ballons d’Or of all time.
Messi finished second in the voting for the second consecutive season, followed by Neymar in third, Gianluigi Buffon in fourth and Luka Modric in fifth place.
It’s the second straight year Ronaldo has won the award presented by France Football, and he was also named the Best FIFA Men’s Player of 2016-17 in October.
Ronaldo also took home the Ballon d’Or in 2008, 2013, and 2014.

– goal.com

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