Cristiano Ronaldo claimed The Best FIFA Men's Player award for a second straight year on Monday night, beating his regular rivals for the top prizes -- Lionel Messi and Neymar -- in the process.
The Real Madrid forward is once again regarded as the world's greatest footballer by the world game's governing body and he is also the favourite claim a fifth Ballon d'Or award, which would draw him level with long-time Barcelona rival Messi.
ESPN FC's club correspondents give their verdict on the final podium places, which were announced at the London Palladium.
REAL MADRID: On Sunday evening Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane killed any lingering doubts about whether Cristiano Ronaldo was 2017's winner of the award and also gave a very convincing reason why he deserves a fifth such FIFA Men's Player of the Year award.