Cristiano Ronaldo wins Ballon d’Or 2017

    Cristiano Ronaldo won the Ballon d’Or for the fifth time and for the second year in a row.

    The Real Madrid forward beat Lionel Messi to claim victory, with Paris St-Germain’s Neymar coming third.

    Ronaldo, 32, helped Real Madrid win the Champions League and their first La Liga title since 2012 last season.

    The Portuguese added the 2017 Ballon d'Or to those he won in 2008, 2013, 2014 and 2016.

    Messi is the only other recipient of the award since 2009.

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