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Cristiano Ronaldo wins fifth Ballon d'Or to equal Lionel Messi

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.

Ronaldo scored 42 goals across all competitions during the 2016-17 season, leading Real Madrid to a La Liga and Champions League double.

The 32-year-old netted 25 times in La Liga last term and added 12 goals in the Champions League, including a brace in the final against Juventus.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Ballon d'Or GFX

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.