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Cristiano Ronaldo wins the best player award at 2017 FIFA Football awards

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Cristiano Ronaldo was named the world’s best player at the 2017 FIFA Football awards in London last night.

Ronaldo managed to beat the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar to the honour after a phenomenal year at the club as well as the international level.

Cristiano Ronaldo received the maximum votes in the best player category with 43%.

The 32-year-old was instrumental in Real Madrid winning the La Liga and the Champions League last season. He also led Portugal to glory in the Euros.

“We are in England for the first time, and I win it for the second consecutive time.